Samantha Larson
WOODSTOCK ROAD, SAINT LEONARD, MD 20685Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records, It Was Found That a Two Year Old Boy Does Not Have Any Blood Test Results13A.15.03.02B
During a review of children's records, it was found that a two year old boy does not have any blood test results. It was recorded by the doctor that blood lead testing was ordered on 09/10/2025, but no results are in his file. Please notify the parent of the need for his blood test results so that
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that a three year old girl's emergency form does not include her physician's address. Please have the parent add the missing information to her emergency form, initial and date the form to indicate the update. Please send a copy of the up
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that a four year old girl's emergency form has not been updated since 01/10/2025. Please have the parent review the emergency form, initial and date the form to indicate the update. Please send a copy of the updated form for the correctio
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- During a Review of Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of emergency forms, it was found that a two year old female's emergency form was not signed or dated by her parent. It was also found that a two year old male's emergency form does not list the child's address. Please notify the respective parents so that they may add the missing i
Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider's Written Emergency Disaster Plan Has Not Been Updated Since 04/202213A.15.10.01A(4)
Provider's written emergency disaster plan has not been updated since 04/2022. This plan must be updated, at least annually. Please remember to review, update the information, if necessary, and initial and date the review on an annual basis. Provider reviewed, initialed and dated her emergency di
Jan 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's records, it was found that a four year old's emergency form does not have a home address listed for him. Please have his parent add this information, initial and date the form for the update. Please send a copy of the emergency form with the added information to OCC f
- During the Inspection, the Floor Temperature in the Front Area of the Child Care Space Only Reached 60 Degrees F13A.15.05.04A(7)
During the inspection, the floor temperature in the front area of the child care space only reached 60 degrees F. When the thermometer was moved into the playroom area on the carpet, the temperature on the thermometer reached 65 degrees F. Despite the heater being turned on, the floor temperature
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