Samantha Joy
VISTA ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two 11 Month Old Children Who Need Documentation of Their 6 Month Immunizations13A.15.03.04C
There are two 11 month old children who need documentation of their 6 month immunizations. Please have the parents obtain the documentation and add to the children's files. One child needs documentation of the second lead blood test done at 2 years of age. Please have the parents obtain the document
Sep 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- The Following Child Needs Documentation of Current Immunizations: CF13A.15.03.02A
The following child needs documentation of current immunizations: CF. Please have the parents obtain the documents from the physician and add to the child's files.
- Th Following Children Need Documentation of Either the Lead Blood Test at 12 or 24 Months: KP, CF, HV and ER13A.15.03.02B
Th following children need documentation of either the lead blood test at 12 or 24 months: KP, CF, HV and ER. Please have the parents obtain the documentation from the physician and add to their files.
- The Emergency Forms for CF and HV Need the Annual Update13A.15.03.04A(3)
The emergency forms for CF and HV need the annual update. Please have their parents update the information if needed then initial and date the card.
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