Tawanda Franklin
HUCKLEBERRY COURT, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current First aid/CPR13A.15.06.02D(1)
LS did not observe a current first aid/CPR. The provider must maintain current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR at all times.
Oct 11, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Complaint States That Eight Children of Various Ages Were Observed Playing in the Street of the Cul-de-sac13A.15.05.05A
Complaint states that eight children of various ages were observed playing in the street of the cul-de-sac . The children have a fenced in area to play in in the Provider's backyard.
- Complaint States That Eight Children of Various Ages Were Observed Playing in the Street of the Cul-de-sac13A.15.07.07A
Complaint states that eight children of various ages were observed playing in the street of the cul-de-sac. The children were observed being supervised by an African American male who was around 19 years old , and an African American female between 13 and 15 years old.
- Complaint States That Eight Children of Various Ages Were Observed Playing in the Street of the Cul-de-sac13A.15.08.01B(5)
Complaint states that eight children of various ages were observed playing in the street of the cul-de-sac. LS informed provider that the daycare children should not be playing in the street . The children should be playing in the Provider's backyard.
Oct 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Child Is Missing an Emergency and 1 Needs to Be Updated13A.15.03.02A
LS observed that 1 child is missing an emergency and 1 needs to be updated, 1 child is missing part 1 of the health assessment and 2 children are missing part 2 of the health assessment.
- LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing Lead Screening or Test.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Observed That the Bathroom Used for Child Care Does Not Have a Window or a Working Vent.13A.15.05.04A(5)
- LS Observed a Substitute That Has Not Been Approved by the OCC.13A.15.06.03B(1)
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