Shellylin German
MEADOW VALLEY DR, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery 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 (6), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20256 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Child (CS) Is Missing Health Inventory 1 and 2.13A.15.03.02A
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Child (RC) Is Missing Evidence of Lead Testing/screening.13A.15.03.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection, 2 Children (SD, RD) Are Missing Physician Information on the Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.05.05A
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a boat with a motor in the driveway and the motor was not covered, leaving the propeller accessible to children. A metal lift in the drive way not covered and accessible to children in care. The provider and children need to go around the house (cro
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Child Sleeping in a Crib Had a Banket, and a Monitor in the Pack N Play13A.15.05.06F
At the time of the inspection, a child sleeping in a crib had a banket, and a monitor in the pack n play. Baby was laying on a soft mobile play mat in the crib. Provider removed all items immediately when asked by Specialist.
- At the Time of the Inspection Dog Food and Water Is Accessible to Children in the Kitchen13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection dog food and water is accessible to children in the kitchen. Dog food and water needs to be inaccessible to children in care.
Jan 22, 20246 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Missing Part II Health Inventory for Child #2 and Part I Was Not Filled…13A.15.03.02A
At the time of the inspection the LS observed a missing part II health inventory for child #2 and part I was not filled out correctly or date.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Missing Lead Exam for Child #2.13A.15.03.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Missing Part II Health Inventory and Missing Lead Test for Child #113A.15.03.04C
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Child Using the Bathroom and Did Not Wash Their Hands.13A.15.05.03D(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Dog's Water Bowl Contained Unknown Debris and Was Accessible to The…13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection the LS observed the dog's water bowl contained unknown debris and was accessible to the children while they were in the living room/kitchen area. The plunger was also accessible to the children while unsupervised in the bathroom.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Provider Had Only Whole Milk in the Refrigerator for the Children.13A.15.12.01D
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