Tammy Beal
HANSON LANE, FROSTBURG, MD 21532Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- There Was No Emergency Card Present for One Child in Care. Provider Will Obtain and Send a Copy to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- The Provider Was Not Using a Mat That Could Be Sanitized for Diapering13A.15.05.03E(2)
The provider was not using a mat that could be sanitized for diapering. Provider was also reminded to use non absorbent barrier between the mat and the baby Provider will send a photo to OCC of the appropriate diaper mat.
- The Provider Had a Baby Napping in the Crib on a Soft Mat13A.15.05.06F
The Provider had a baby napping in the crib on a soft mat. The Provider removed it at the time of inspection and was told that it could not be used.
- The Provider Needs to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- There Was an Infant Napping on the Main Level of the Home and the Provider Was on the Bottom Level.13A.15.08.01D(1)(a)
Apr 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Immunizations Updated Needed for 3 Children13A.15.03.02A
- Lead Results Needed for 2 Children13A.15.03.02B
- 2 Emergency Cards Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
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