Susan Dembrow
SAINT LEONARD ROAD, SAINT LEONARD, MD 20685Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Provider's 1st Aid and CPR Expired in February 202613A.15.06.02D(1)
The provider's 1st Aid and CPR expired in February 2026. Provider completed a 1st Aid and CPR training in April 2026 and is now current. This is now corrected. The provider is reminded 1st Aid and CPR certification should be current at all times.
- There Are Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There are two emergency forms that need to be updated. Please have parents update and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- Provider Only Completed 11.5 Hours of Continued Training for the July 2024-2025 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider only completed 11.5 hours of continued training for the July 2024-2025 training cycle. LS applied a half hour from another training the provider completed and this is corrected. Provider has completed 9.5 hours of continued training for the July 2025-2026 training cycle and should complet
Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Provider's First Aid and CPR Certification Expired in June 202313A.15.06.02D(1)
Provider's first aid and CPR certification expired in June 2023. Provider did not take another training until February 2024. Provider is reminded certification is required to be current at all times. First aid and CPR is current now and this is corrected.
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