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Childery

Terri Sampson

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observe at Least Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
  2. Oct 22, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for Two Children Present Today.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Four Emergency Forms That Need Annual Updates.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Child's Toy and Children's Bibs on the Diapering Table and Items Underneath The…13A.15.05.03E(3)

      Licensing Specialist observed a child's toy and children's bibs on the diapering table and items underneath the diapering pad that need to be cleaned and stored away or disposed of. Corrected during inspection. These items were removed from the diapering table during the inspection.

    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Gate Secured at the Bottom of the Steps nor Secured in Front of the Kitchen13A.15.05.04B(2)

      Licensing Specialist did not observe the gate secured at the bottom of the steps nor secured in front of the kitchen. Corrected during inspection. The Provider secured both gates.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Fabuloso on the Floor in the Second Floor Bathroom and Mouthwash on the Countertop13A.15.10.02

      Licensing Specialist observed Fabuloso on the floor in the second floor bathroom and mouthwash on the countertop. Corrected during inspection. The Provider made these items inaccessible to children during the inspection.

  3. Nov 7, 20238 Findings8 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Complete and Signed Parent Agreements in Each Child's Record.13A.15.03.03A
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Emergency Form That Needs to Be Update. Please Also Complete a Second Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Appropriate Evidence of Blood Lead Testing for Four Children and a Missing Health…13A.15.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist did not observe appropriate evidence of blood lead testing for four children and a missing Health Inventory I for one child.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Crumbling to the Ceiling Above the Toilet in the Second Floor Bathroom.13A.15.05.01B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Cat Litter and a Cat's Litter Box at the Top of the Second Floor Steps13A.15.05.03A

      Licensing Specialist observed cat litter and a cat's litter box at the top of the second floor steps. Please place these items outside the child care spaces.

    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels in the Second Floor Bathroom13A.15.05.03B

      Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in the second floor bathroom. Corrected during inspection. Provider placed paper towels in the bathroom.

    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Non Absorbent Paper Present as Specified as Needing to Be Used per the Posted Diapering Procedure.13A.15.05.03E(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Many Items Including Attendance Records, a Teddy Bear, Tablets, and Paper on Top of the Diapering Pad.13A.15.05.03E(3)