Saira Ansari
GOLDEN PINE CIRCLE, SEVERN, MD 21144Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Medical Authorization Form Is Not Updated for Child with Epi Pen13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
- Provider Does Not Have Named Substitutes, Pets in the Contract13A.15.03.03A
- Provider Had 2 Children on 1 ER Form. Please Send Corrections to OCC by 04/23/202613A.15.03.04A(1)
- Multiple Children Are Missing Lead, Health Inventory 1&2, Immunizations13A.15.03.04C
- Chicken Freely Walking Around with Droppings in Playground Space. Please Correct and Send to OCC by 04/23/202613A.15.05.05A
- The Provider Left the Children Multiple Times to Go Upstairs and Leave LS with the Children.13A.15.08.01B(3)
May 7, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Under Sink in Bathroom Was Unlocked and Had Hazardous Items Shower Had Shampoos and Conditioner on Shelves13A.15.10.02
- Grill Outside Uncovered, Wood, Pile of Items Near the Play Equipment Needing to Be Removed13A.15.05.05B
- 2 Year Old Was Sleeping in Crib Instead of on a Cot. Please Submit Corrections to OCC13A.15.05.06C(2)
May 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- First Aid Kit Is Missing the Following Items: Band Aids13A.15.10.01H(1)
First aid kit is missing the following items: band aids, gauze pads thick, fragrance free soap, Please correct and submit to the office of childcare by May 9, 2024
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