Shakeela Shaik
HIGH RIDGE ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 2 Files Did Not Have Evidence of a Blood Lead Test, One File Did Not Have a Complete Part I of the Health Inventory13A.15.03.04C
2 files did not have evidence of a blood lead test, One file did not have a complete Part I of the health inventory. One child did not have evidence of a health inventory, 2 emergency forms did not the child's physician information on the form. One emergency form did not have the parent signature or
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 2 Outlets Without Caps. Corrected During Inspection.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- During This Inspection LS Observed Apples Being Washed for Snack in the Bathroom Sink13A.15.12.02A
During this inspection LS observed apples being washed for snack in the bathroom sink. LS spoke with provider about not using the bathroom sink for food preparation.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 5 Emergency Cards Need an Annual Update. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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