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Childery

Sara O'Brien

INSLEY ST, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Sep 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Jul 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Form That Is Missing the Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • The Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence That the Provider Had Completed the 12 Hours of Training13A.15.06.02B(3)

      The licensing specialist observed no evidence that the provider had completed the 12 hours of training. The substitute informed the provider about this. The provider communicated that she would email a copy of the certificates when she received them in the mail.

  2. Aug 8, 20237 Findings7 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence That the Attendance Records Is Not Verified by the Child's Parent.13A.15.03.03B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Appropriate Lead Screening for Four Children in Care and a Child Is…13A.15.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the appropriate lead screening for four children in care and a child is missing evidence of the immunizations.

    • The Licensing Agency Was Not Notified Immediately of a Change in Residents.13A.15.03.05C(1)
    • The Office of Child Care Has Not Received the Signed and Notarized Release Form for a Resident in the Home.13A.15.03.05D(1)
    • Upon Arrival, Licensing Specialist Observed a Total of 9 Children Present13A.15.04.03A

      Upon arrival, Licensing Specialist observed a total of 9 children present. During the inspection provider contacted a parent to pick up child. The provider is reminded of this regulation. A follow up will be conducted.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Training for 2021-2022.13A.15.06.02B(3)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the 1 Percent Fat Free Milk for Children Two or Older.13A.15.12.01D

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