Sherri Nelson
I STREET, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD 20732Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- During Inspection of the Epi Pens for One of the Children in Care13A.15.11.04E(1)(c)
During inspection of the epi pens for one of the children in care, it was observed that each pen expired in March of 2023. Therefore, the parent should be notified of the expiration of the epi pens and request new epi pens for their daughter to have at day care. After the Provider receives the epi
- During a Review of Children's Records, It Was Discovered That a 6 Year Old Girl Is Missing a Varicella Immunization13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was discovered that a 6 year old girl is missing a Varicella immunization. Her parent may just need to provide an updated immunization record since she is in school. A 1 year 8 month old girl needs a blood lead test and another DTP, an MMR and a Varicella
- During Inspection of the Outdoor Play Space13A.15.05.05A
During inspection of the outdoor play space, it was observed that there are exposed screws on one portion of the wooden play set. Provider stated that a tree fell on it and broke some of the vertical beams. The Provider's husband stated that he has the materials to repair it, but has not done so y
- The Provider's Emergency Disaster Plan Had Not Been Reviewed and Updated Since January of 202313A.15.10.01A(4)
The Provider's emergency disaster plan had not been reviewed and updated since January of 2023. During the inspection, the Provider reviewed, initialed and dated the emergency disaster plan for the update. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.
Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- During a Review of Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of emergency forms, it was found that a three year old's emergency form has not been updated in over a year. Please have the parent review, initial and date the emergency form to indicate the review. Please provide a copy of the updated emergency form to OCC for the correction of t
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