Tawanna Gilmer
RIDGELY PLACE, LAPLATA, MD 20646Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 10, 20264 Findings4 Important
- One Emergency Form Was Missing the Annual Update13A.15.03.04A(3)
One emergency form was missing the annual update. The provider is advised to review children's files and ensure that all children's emergency forms are completed and contain the required information. The provider is reminded to maintain emergency information for all children in care. Please ensure t
- There Was No Safety Gate Placed at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading to the Upper Level of the Home13A.15.05.04B(2)
There was no safety gate placed at the bottom of the stairs leading to the upper level of the home. Please be sure to keep a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children from climbing and falling down the stairs when in care. The provider corrected this during the inspection.
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Was No Evidence That the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Was Completed13A.15.06.02B(1)
At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence that the 2025 Basic Health and Safety annual update was completed. The training was to be completed no later than December 31, 2025. Please complete the training and submit a copy to the specialist.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that there was glass cleaner and a air freshener within the reach of children. The specialist relocated these items making them inaccessible to the children in care. Please ensure to store all potentially harmful items in locations which are inacce
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