Soria Belal
HENRY WAY, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Files and Did Not See the Fire Drill. The Provider Stated She Needs to Find It.13A.15.03.03F
- At the Time of the Inspection the Ls Reviewed the Children File and Observed All of the Children Needed Updated Emergency Forms.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Nov 9, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Some of the Children's Emergency Information Form Did Not Show Evidence of Updating.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Was Unable to Provide Evidence of Completing 12 Clock Hours of Training for the Time Period of December 1,…13A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider was unable to provide evidence of completing 12 clock hours of training for the time period of December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022.
- Provider Was Unable to Provide a Completed Professional Development Plan..13A.15.06.02C(1)
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