Sally Kling
TOBACCO PLACE, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Provider Has an Inground Pool in Her Back Yard13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an inground pool in her back yard. She has a tall fence surrounding the pool that has two gates. The gates are locked. When the Licensing Specialist unlocked and opened the one gate, it was self closing and self latching properly. When the other gate closest to the shed was unlocked
- The Provider Reported That She Completed the 1.5 Hour 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training, but She…13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider reported that she completed the 1.5 hour 2024 Basic Health and Safety annual update training, but she needs to locate the completion certificate. The provider is advised to submit a copy of this training course completion as soon as possible. If the provider can not locate her certifica
- The Provider Completed and Submitted 2 Hours of Continued Training for the 2023-2024 Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider completed and submitted 2 hours of continued training for the 2023-2024 cycle. The provider reported that she completed more training, but it is filed away. The provider is advised to submit the training certificates as soon as possible. If the provider is unable to find the certificate
May 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
Upon inspection of the children's records, the specialist noted that there were 2 children missing evidence of a blood lead test at 24 months of age and 1 child missing evidence of a blood lead test at 12 months of age. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible and submit e
- The Provider Has an Inground Pool in Her Backyard13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an inground pool in her backyard. It is surrounded by a 4 foot fence. Both gates are self-closing and self-latching. The latches are opened from the inside of the gate. The gate closest to the garage was not properly shut during the inspection. The specialist opened the gate and it
- The Provider Does Not Have a Written Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
The provider does not have a written screen time policy. Provider is advised to write a screen time policy and provide it to the parents of all children. Please submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist.
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