Sandra Keefer
BAIN ROAD, HANCOCK, MD 21750Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Provider Will Need to Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider will need to complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update training. Provider is to submit verification of the completed training to OCC.
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Child Is in Need of the Lead Screening Test. Provider Is to Submit Verification of Completed Lead Screening to OCC.13A.15.03.04C
Aug 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Cards Will Need the Annual Update. Provider to Send Proof of Correction to OCC by 8/31/2023.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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