Stefanie Blyman
PORTERS GROVE ROAD, WORTON, MD 21678Childery 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 Parent Communication & Policies (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- In the Bathroom. Hazardous Items Were Left on the Counter and Accessible to the Children in Care.13A.15.10.02
- Provider Is Not Currently Keeping Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
- Five Children in Care Did Not Have Updated Emergency Cards13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Kitchen Needs to Be Cleaned, Dishes Washed and Counters and Table Cleaned Off.13A.15.05.03A
- Diapering Table Needs to Be Cleaned Off So That It Can Be Used. Diapers Need to Be Organized and Kept Separated by Child and Labeled.13A.15.05.03E(2)
- Provider Was Reminded That All Items, Including Blankets, Loose Clothing and Toys Must Be Removed From Cribs.13A.15.05.06F
Oct 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Provider Is Not Keeping Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
- Four Children in Care Need a Signed Consumer's Guide to Regulated Child Care.13A.15.03.03E
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