Susan Milstead
BARN OWL COURT, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20264 Findings4 Important
- There Are Two Children Under Age 2 Who Did Not Have Updated Immunizations in Their File During the Inspection Today13A.15.03.02A
There are two children under age 2 who did not have updated immunizations in their file during the inspection today. Please obtain from parents and send copies to the Licensing Specialist.
- There Is One Child Under Age 2 Who Did Not Have Blood Lead Test Results in Their File During the Inspection Today13A.15.03.02B
There is one child under age 2 who did not have blood lead test results in their file during the inspection today. Please obtain from parent and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- There Was No Parent Agreement on File During the Inspection Today for a Sibling Group13A.15.03.03A
There was no parent agreement on file during the inspection today for a sibling group. Please obtain from parents and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- One Child Needs Their Health Care Provider Information Added to Their Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child needs their health care provider information added to their emergency form. Please have parents add this information and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Was No Emergency Form Present Today for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
There was no emergency form present today for one child. This child is the provider's grandchild and she had contact information for him, but no form. Please obtain an emergency form for this child from parent and send copy to Licensing Specialist.
Feb 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- There Is One Child Missing a Health Inventory Form From Their File Today13A.15.03.02A
There is one child missing a health inventory form from their file today. When LS reviewed files in 2022, the health inventory was present. Please locate child's health inventory form or have parent provide another one for the file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- There Is No Documentation on File Today That Two Families Were Given Consumer Education Information13A.15.03.03E
There is no documentation on file today that two families were given consumer education information. Please give this information to parents and document information was given. Send copies of documentation to Licensing Specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Fire Drill and Emergency Drill Records During Inspection Today13A.15.10.01A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed fire drill and emergency drill records during inspection today. Fire drills have been conducted and recorded monthly. According to the emergency drill record, emergency drills have not been conducted since 2020. Provider is reminded emergency drills much be conducted
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