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Childery

Samantha Palmore

DAVENTRY TERRACE, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Nov 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Conducted Full Inspection on 11/04/202513A.15.03.04A(3)

      LS conducted Full inspection on 11/04/2025. LS observed that two children in care emergency form needed an annually update signatured signed by the parent.

    • Provider Informed LS That She Needed to Do Complete Her 12 Clock Hours. She Will Email LS with the Trainings.13A.15.06.02B(3)
  2. Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed One Child's Emergency Card Is Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
  3. Nov 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed No Immunizations for 3 Children. LS Observed No Medical for 2 Children.13A.15.03.04C
    • Provider Tossed Ball to Children One of the Other Children Dove Down to Retrieve the Ball and Accidently Hit the Two…13A.15.07.07A

      Provider tossed ball to children one of the other children dove down to retrieve the ball and accidently hit the two year old child in the foot wit his knuckles. The child told the Provider that his foot hurt.

    • Provider Tossed Ball to Children One of the Other Children Dove Down to Retrieve the Ball and Accidently Hit the Two…13A.15.08.01B(1)

      Provider tossed ball to children one of the other children dove down to retrieve the ball and accidently hit the two year old child in the foot wit his knuckles. The child told the Provider that his foot hurt.

    • LS Observed Portable Heater in the Daycare Area13A.15.10.02

      LS observed portable heater in the daycare area . LS told provider to move the heater out of the daycare area and Provider moved the heater out of the daycare area.

  4. Jul 13, 20235 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed One Child Missing the Health Inventory Form with Required Immunizations.13A.15.03.02A
    • LS Observed Three Children Without the Appropriate Lead Screening or Test on a Form Approved by the Licensing Agency.13A.15.03.02B
    • LS Observed One Child Missing the Emergency Form Supplied or Approved by the Licensing Agency.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • LS Observed One Child Missing the Annual Update by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • LS Observed the First Aid Kit Missing Triangular Bandage, Operable Flashlight, Pocket Mask Readily Accessible.13A.15.10.01H(1)

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