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Shyamala Mandari

TIMBER CREEK LN., CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Jul 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed Two (2) Emergency Forms That Were Not Complete; Specifically Missing Physician's Information, Addresses,…13A.15.03.04A(1)

      LS observed two (2) emergency forms that were not complete; specifically missing physician's information, addresses, and phone number. Provider to submit a written statement that the emergency card has been completed, obtained and is accessible in the child file.

    • LS Observed One (1) Emergency Card That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)

      LS observed one (1) emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency card has been reviewed, annually updated, obtained and is accessible in the child file.

  2. Aug 1, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed No Evidence of a Lead Screening for the Child in Care13A.15.03.02B

      LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for the child in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that a request for all lead screening information has been given to the parents and the information is accessible in the child file.

    • LS Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training Being Completed by March 31, 2024.13A.15.06.02B(1)
    • LS Observed a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan That Had Not Been Updated Annually nor Approved with the Provider's…13A.15.10.01A(4)

      LS observed a written emergency and disaster plan that had not been updated annually nor approved with the provider's new address. Provider to submit an approved, updated plan.

    • LS Observed No Evidence of Band Aids in the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)

      LS observed no evidence of band aids in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that band aids have been placed in the first aid kit.

  3. Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed an Emergency Card That Had Not Been Filled Out Entirely13A.15.03.04A(1)

      LS observed an emergency card that had not been filled out entirely. Provider to have parent complete the form and submit a written statement verifying that this has been completed.

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