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Childery

Sunny Learning Center

FORT SMALLWOOD ROAD, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
20
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 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Dec 9, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • LS Observed Three Children Without Lead Screenings.13A.16.03.04E
    • During Inspection, LS Did Not Observe Any Substitute Paperwork. No One Designated as Substitute.13A.16.06.13A
    • During Inspection There Was No Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit.13A.16.10.02E
    • LS Observed One Medication (Benadryl) Expired.13A.16.11.04A(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe Any Milk at All in the Center for Children.13A.16.12.01A(4)
    • LS Observed No Thermometer in the Refrigerator.13A.16.12.04F(3)
  2. Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed Staff Files and Noticed That All Staff Members Did Not Complete CPR and First Aid Training Through an Approved Trainer.13A.16.10.02A(2)
  3. Dec 22, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • LS Observed Children's Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C

      LS observed children's emergency card. Multiple children were missing physician information on their emergency cards. LS also observed a child's file that was missing an emergency contact card from their files.

    • LS Observed Children's Files. One Child Had an Incomplete Health Inventory 1 Form in Their File.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
    • LS Observed Children's Files13A.16.03.04E

      LS observed children's files. Multiple children were missing lead test 1 and 2 from their file. Please submit a correction to LS in the form of a letter of correction.

    • LS Observed Staff Files and Noticed That One Staff Person Needed an Updated Medical Form in Their File.13A.16.03.05C
    • LS Observed Staff Files and Noticed That All Staff Are Missing Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
    • LS Observed Chees Crackers in Stored in an Animal Crackers Container Without Proper Labeling of an Expiration Date.13A.16.12.04E

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