Sharon Walls
ALGONQUIN TRAIL, LUSBY, MD 20657Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20256 Findings6 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.03E
During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that the parents of two of the enrolled children have been provided the link to the Consumer Guide to Regulated Child Care or the pamphlet itself. Please have the two identified families sign an acknowledgement of receipt for
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that five children need to have their respective emergency forms updated for the annual update to include being reviewed, initialed and dated by the parent. Please forward a copy of each of the emergency forms with the added update to OCC
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that a 1 year 4 month old boy has had any blood lead testing. It was also found that three five year old boys should each have 2 MMR vaccinations, but each only have one MMR vaccination each. It was also found that the same 1
- While the Licensing Specialist Was On-site13A.15.05.03D(1)
While the Licensing Specialist was on-site, the Provider took the children to the bathroom as well as changed diapers for three of the children upstairs. The Provider changed their diapers consecutively and did not wash her hands between changing the diapers of each child. This could spread diseas
- While the Licensing Specialist Was On-site13A.15.05.03D(2)
While the Licensing Specialist was on-site, the Provider took the children to the bathroom as well as changed diapers for three of the children upstairs. The Provider changed their diapers consecutively and did not wash the children's hands before they returned to the group. This could spread dise
- The Provider Changed the Diapers of Three Children Back to Back Without Changing the Barrier on the Diapering Pad…13A.15.05.03E(3)
The Provider changed the diapers of three children back to back without changing the barrier on the diapering pad between children. The barrier should be changed and the diapering pad should be cleaned and disinfected between each child's diapering to help prevent the spread of disease. Please wri
Jan 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms, It Was Found That a Four Year Old Child Is Missing Physician Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that a four year old child is missing physician information. Please have the parent complete the emergency form to include the physician's name, phone number and address. Have the parent initial and date the emergency form for the update.
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