Teach Me How Child Care
TUSCARORA DRIVE, FREDERICK, MD 21702Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening Information for the One Child in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for the one child in care. Provider to submit written verification that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child's file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Record of Each Required Fire/emergency Drill13A.15.03.03F
LS observed no evidence of a record of each required fire/emergency drill. Provider to submit evidence that fire/emergency drills were completed and a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and how the record will be maintained moving forward.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Written Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(1)
LS observed no evidence of the written emergency and disaster plan. Provider to submit evidence of the written emergency and disaster plan being maintained and annually updated.
- LS Observed No Evidence That the Fire/emergency Plan Has Been Practiced with the Children13A.15.10.01A(3)
LS observed no evidence that the fire/emergency plan has been practiced with the children. Provider to submit evidence that the fire drills have been completed monthly and emergency drill have been completed at least twice a year and submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and how the
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Written Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(4)
LS observed no evidence of the written emergency and disaster plan. Provider to submit evidence of the written emergency and disaster plan being maintained and annually updated.
Dec 1, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Lead Test for a Child That Is Age Two (2)13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of a lead test for a child that is age two (2). Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead test has been completed and there is evidence in the child's file.
- LS Observed an Emergency Preparedness Plan That Had Not Been Updated Annually.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- LS Observed No Evidence of Liquid, Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS observed no evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap placed in the first aid kit.
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