Susan Coster
SEDUM SQUARE, BELCAMP, MD 21017Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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)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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection I Child (EC) Was Missing an Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of the inspection I child (EC) was missing an Emergency Form, 1 child (RO) was missing physician information on the Emergency Form.
- At the Time of the Inspection , Provider Has Whole Milk to Serve with Meals13A.15.12.01D
At the time of the inspection , provider has whole milk to serve with meals. Provider needs to have 1% or nonfat milk to serve to children over the age of 2, or have a request from the parent regarding milk to be served to their child.
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Emergency Form (GR) Is Missing Physician Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
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