Sharon Owens
MARTIN COURT EAST, SEVERN, MD 21144Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 6
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Child Is Missing Health Inventory 2 and Lead Test 1&213A.15.03.04C
- Blankets Were in with Both Infants During Time of Inspection It Was Corrected13A.15.05.06F
Jun 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Grills Not Covered, Sinks, Fireplaces, Hot Water Heater That Do Not Work in the Driveway and in Backyard Area13A.15.05.05A
- Security Features Were Not Working During Time of Inspection13A.15.05.05C
- Provider's First Aid and CPR Has Expired13A.15.06.02D(1)
- Cleaning Supplies on Desk13A.15.10.02
cleaning supplies on desk, mop and bucket outside in patio area and by computer table, disconnected fire place with rocks, disconnected sink, disconnected hot water heater accessible to the children
Jun 13, 20237 Findings7 Important
- S.B. Needs Lead 213A.15.03.04C
- Liner in Trash Can Missing13A.15.05.03B
- A Lot of Clothing, Overstocked Food Table in Back, Lotion on Cabinet, Clutter by Fire Place13A.15.05.04A(6)
- Provider Could Not Locate Emergency Disaster Plan. Please Submit Corrections to OCC by 06/16/202313A.15.10.01A(1)
- Provider Does Not Have Practiced Emergency and Disaster Plan Practiced Twice Yearly. Please Submit Corrections to OCC by 06/16/202313A.15.10.01A(3)
- Provider Did Not Have Emergency Plan Updated. Please Submit Corrections to OCC by 06/16/202313A.15.10.01A(4)
- Cleaning Products Under Sink in Bathroom and Drawers Unlocked, Cleaning Agents on Shelf Next to Television13A.15.10.02
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