Tammy Merrill
LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Recognized by Judy Center.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- One Child's File Was Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory. The Provider Will Send Verification to OCC.13A.18.03.02A
- Eight Children's Files Were Missing the Lead Form. The Provider Will Send Verification to OCC.13A.18.03.02D
- One Child's Emergency Card Needs an Update. Provider Will Obtain and Send a Copy to OCC.13A.18.03.04C
- The Provider Was Not Aware of the Requirement for the Activity Plan for Infants and Toddlers13A.18.09.02C(1)
The Provider was not aware of the requirement for the Activity Plan for Infants and Toddlers. She will provide a copy to OCC for correction.
Mar 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Vape in Question Was Stored in an End Table in the Living Room . Now the Medications Are Stored in a Locked Container.13A.18.10.04A
- All Medications Are Now Stored in a Locked Container Out of the Reach of Any Child Who May Be Present at the Child Care…13A.18.11.04E(2)
All medications are now stored in a locked container out of the reach of any child who may be present at the child care home. The vape has been removed from the home.
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