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Childery

Sandra Caicedo

HARRIS AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)Accredited
Recognized by Quality Business Practices.

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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Nov 13, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 13, 202510 Findings10 Important
    • LS Was Not Able to Observe a Written Agreement in Children's Files.13A.15.03.03A
    • Provider Has Not Completed the Annual Basic Health and Safety Update for 2024.13A.15.03.03G
    • LS Observed Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • LS Observed Children Files That Were Missing Lead Screening, Immunizations, and Health Assessments.13A.15.03.04C
    • LS Heard Someone in the Basement of the Home During the Inspection.13A.15.03.05C(1)
    • LS Was Not Able to Observe Paper Towels in the Bathroom13A.15.05.03B
    • LS Heard Someone in the Basement of the Home That Was Not Reported to the OCC.13A.15.07.07A
    • LS Observed a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan That Was Not Updated Annually13A.15.10.01A(4)

      LS observed a written emergency and disaster plan that was not updated annually, and listed staff that was no longer associated with the provider.

    • LS Was Not Able to Observe Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit. Provider Is Reminded That First Aid Supplies Should Be in One Bag/box.13A.15.10.01H(1)
    • LS Observed 2% Milk Being Served to the Children.13A.15.12.01D
  2. Oct 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Diaper Pale with No Lid and Contained Soiled Diapers13A.15.05.03C
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Additional Adult with an Infant in a Room That Is Not Approved by the Office of Childcare.13A.15.05.04A(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Sleeping Bags/pillows Inside of Two Cribs.13A.15.05.06F

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