Tenia Gilbert
MONTGOMERY LANE, WALDORF, MD 20602Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was a Hole in the Bathroom Wall for Plumbing Repair13A.15.05.01B
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was a hole in the bathroom wall for plumbing repair. For correction please repair the hole in the wall and send pictures to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was No Toilet Paper Within Reach of a Child Capable of Using the Toilet13A.15.05.03B
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was no toilet paper within reach of a child capable of using the toilet. The provider did replace the toilet paper during the inspection for correction.
Jul 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- During the Full Inspection One Child Needed an Updated Emergency Form. For Correction Please Submit a Copy of an Updated Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- During the Full Inspection 5 Children Were Missing Documentation of Having Lead Tests and Three Children Were Missing…13A.15.03.04C
During the full inspection 5 children were missing documentation of having lead tests and three children were missing documentation of updated immunizations. Please see the additional comments sheet for more specific information. For correction please submit a copy of the updated documentation.
Jul 24, 20233 Findings3 Important
- During the Review of Children's Emergency Cards, There Were Three Emergency Cards That Needed to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
During the review of children's emergency cards, there were three emergency cards that needed to be updated. One of the children's emergency cards did not contain the home address for the enrolled child. Please ensure the discussed emergency cards are completed, updated and signed by the parent. Sub
- The Licensing Specialists Inspected the Outdoor Play Area13A.15.05.05A
The Licensing Specialists inspected the outdoor play area. There was a small burning barrel located in the backyard that the children could access. This burning barrel is a distance away from the actual play equipment. Located in this barrel were ashes and burnt pieces of wood. There were jagged a
- For the 8/2021 - 8/2022 Timeframe, the Provider Completed One of Her Trainings Late13A.15.06.02B(3)
For the 8/2021 - 8/2022 timeframe, the provider completed one of her trainings late. This training was completed in 12/2022. Ensure that continued training is completed within the required timeframes. As a reminder and as discussed at today's inspection, please submit at least 12 hours of continu
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- A Place to Grow ChildcareWaldorf · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Amber GrayWaldorf · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Arthur Middleton Elementary SchoolWaldorf · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Aunies Learning CenterWaldorf · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Bernadette WrightWaldorf · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Bright Minds Billingual DaycareWaldorf · 5/5 Childery Rating