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FLINT HILL ROAD, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
5
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Nov 17, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 17, 20259 Findings9 Important
    • Provider Has One Child Enrolled13A.15.03.02A

      Provider has one child enrolled. LS did not observe a completed health assessment or evidence of all required immunizations form for the child.

    • Provider Has One Child Enrolled. LS Did Not Observe a Completed Lead Screening or Test.13A.15.03.02B
    • LS Did Not Observe Written Daily Attendance Records.13A.15.03.03B
    • LS Did Not Observe Completed Fire or Emergency Drills.13A.15.03.03F
    • Provider Has One Child Enrolled. LS Did Not Observe a Completed Emergency Form for the Child.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • Provider Has One Child Enrolled. LS Did Not Observe a Completed Emergency Form for the Child.13A.15.03.04A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Any Required Documentation for the One Child Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.04C

      LS did not observe any required documentation for the one child enrolled in care. Provider must use OCC forms and have all completed for the child in care.

    • Provider Has One Child Enrolled for Before and After Care. The Child Is 5 Years Old but Is School-aged, Not Preschool.13A.15.04.02
    • LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Completed Training for the Last Full Year.13A.15.06.02B(3)
  2. Dec 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • LS Discussed the 2023 and 2024 Basic Health and Safety Undates That Were Required.13A.15.06.02B(1)
    • Provider Did Not Have Trainings Available to Review13A.15.06.02B(3)

      Provider did not have trainings available to review. Provider stated that she did take classes at the college and is currently enrolled in the US GED program.

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