Thirza Cruz
SHIRLEY MANOR ROAD, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have a 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training Certificate. Correct Immediately.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Jun 26, 20244 Findings4 Important
- One Emergency Form Was Missing Authorized Pick Up Information. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed the Provider Not Washing Her Hands After Changing the Child's Diaper13A.15.05.03D(1)
LS observed the provider not washing her hands after changing the child's diaper. Please correct by sending this specialist a written plan of action.
- LS Observed the Provider Not Ensuring the Child's Hands Have Been Washed After Diaper Change13A.15.05.03D(2)
LS observed the provider not ensuring the child's hands have been washed after diaper change. Please correct by sending this specialist a written plan of action.
- The Provider Is Using Lysol Cleaning Wipes Instead of Soap and Bleach Water to Clean Diapering Surfaces. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.03E(2)
Jul 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Result for 3 Children and Health Inventory Part 1 for One Child. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
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