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Childery

Sharon Vargas

HOLDRIGE ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Mar 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • The Back of the Emergency Form Is Missing for a Child Enrolled, and Another Form Is Missing the Source of Health Care Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • LS Observed an Unknown Person Entering the Home13A.15.03.05E

      LS observed an unknown person entering the home. Person has been in the home sine January 8, 2026. After speaking with the provider, LS realized there was another unknown resident in the home,

    • Specialist Observed a New Unreported Resident of the Home. Resident Moved in January 8, 2026.13A.15.07.07C(1)(a)
  2. Mar 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • Two Children Are Missing Documentation of Lead Testing.13A.15.03.02B
    • Emergency Forms Are Missing Information on Back of Form/ and or Source of Health Care Information/signature and Date.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • LS. Observed 11. Hours of Training for This Year and 3.5 for Last Year.13A.15.06.02B(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe the Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(4)
    • Daily Schedule Indicates More Than 3 Hours Between Meals and Snacks.13A.15.12.01F

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