Shila Ray
BLUE SKY DR, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 202611 Findings11 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Two (2) Children Having an Emergency Form13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of two (2) children having an emergency form, and no evidence of two (2) children's immunizations. Provider to submit evidence that an emergency card has been completed, obtained and is accessible in the child files. Provider to submit evidence that the immunizations have bee
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening Information for Six (6) Children in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for six (6) children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Written Agreement for One (1) Child in Care13A.15.03.03A
LS observed no evidence of a written agreement for one (1) child in care. Provider to submit evidence of a written and signed agreement that is accessible in the child's file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Recorded Fire and Emergency Drills That Are Maintained13A.15.03.03F
LS observed no evidence of recorded fire and emergency drills that are maintained. Provider to submit evidence that fire drills have been completed, as well as a written statement of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update That Was Due by December 31, 202513A.15.03.03G
LS observed no evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update that was due by December 31, 2025. Provider to immediately submit evidence that the course was completed.
- LS Observed Two (2) Children's Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete and Two (2) Children That Did Not Have Emergency…13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed two (2) children's emergency cards that were not complete and two (2) children that did not have emergency cards available at the time of the inspection. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Two (2) Emergency Cards That Were Readily Accessible at the Time of the Inspection13A.15.03.04A(2)
LS observed no evidence of two (2) emergency cards that were readily accessible at the time of the inspection. Provider to submit a written understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.
- LS Observed Four (4) Emergency Cards That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed four (4) emergency cards that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been reviewed, annually updated, obtained and accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Course Being Completed That Was Due December 31, 202513A.15.06.02B(1)
LS observed no evidence of the 2025 Basic health and Safety course being completed that was due December 31, 2025. Provider to submit the certificate to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of an Emergency Preparedness Plan That Had Been Annually Updated13A.15.10.01A(1)
LS observed no evidence of an emergency preparedness plan that had been annually updated. Provider to submit the emergency preparedness plan and show that it has been annually updated.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Fire Drills or Emergency Evacuations Being Practiced with the Children13A.15.10.01A(3)
LS observed no evidence of fire drills or emergency evacuations being practiced with the children. Provider to submit the recorded fire drills and emergency evacuation drills as well as a statement of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward to OCC immediately.
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 4 Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 4 emergency cards that were not complete, specifically no physician information, no 2nd page complete, or complete addresses, and 1 child has no emergency card on file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards are complete, obtained, and accessible in ch
Feb 27, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Health Assessment, or Lead Test, or Emergency Cards for Several Children in Care13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of the health assessment, or lead test, or emergency cards for several children in care. Provider to submit written verification that all of the required forms have been submitted and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed Several Children with Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete; Had Not Been Updated; Or Are Missing The…13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed several children with emergency cards that were not complete; had not been updated; or are missing the second page. Provider to submit a written statement that all children's emergency cards have been completed and updated and accessible in each child's file.
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