Shazia Bano
WOODLAND FOREST DRIVE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 18, 20255 Findings5 Important
- One Child Present Did Not Have an Emergency Form Available for Review During This Inspection. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- One Child's Emergency Form Was Not Signed and Dated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- One Child Did Not Have Evidence of the Health Inventory and a Lead Test on File During This Inspection13A.15.03.04C
One child did not have evidence of the health inventory and a lead test on file during this inspection. Once child is missing part I of the health inventory. Correct and submit correction.
- LS Observed a Glass Screen Door Laying Against the Shed and a Weed Whacker Leaning on the Fence13A.15.05.05A
LS observed a glass screen door laying against the shed and a weed whacker leaning on the fence. Both items need to be removed from the approved outdoor play space for children. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
- No Evidence of Documented Monthly Fire Drills or Twice per Year Emergency Drills Were Available for Review During This…13A.15.10.01A(3)
No evidence of documented monthly fire drills or twice per year emergency drills were available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
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