Surinder Kaur
CHATELAINE CIRCLE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 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
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Medication Administration (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- LS Reviewed One EpiPen. The Provider Did Not Have the Medication Form to Review at the Time of Inspection.13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
- Evidence of Lead Testing or Screening Was Missing for 6 Children.13A.15.03.02B
- Two Children's Emergency Forms Were Incomplete - Missing Enrollment Dates, Schedule or Source of Healthcare.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed That Two Children Were Missing Lead Test or Screening and Three Children's Emergency Forms Were Incomplete.13A.15.03.04C
Nov 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Daily Authorized Pickup Information for One Child.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Three Children in Care Needing an Annual Update Signed and Dated by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider's Substitute Must Be Re-fingerprinted as It Has Been More Than 5 Years13A.15.07.07A
Provider's substitute must be re-fingerprinted as it has been more than 5 years. Provider was notified when fingerprints became 5 years old. Provider will have substitute re-printed.
Nov 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Card for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS did not observe an emergency card for one child. LS observed two children's emergency cards needing an annual update signed and dated by the parent. Provider will obtain completed emergency cards and send evidence to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed Provider Serving Whole Milk to Children Over 2 Years of Age with No Request From the Children's Doctor Or…13A.15.12.01D
LS observed provider serving whole milk to children over 2 years of age with no request from the children's doctor or parent. Provider will send plan of correction.
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