Tigist Derebew
HEATH ASTER WAY, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Physician or Source of Health Care Information Completed at the Bottom of the Page13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed no evidence of the physician or source of health care information completed at the bottom of the page. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been completed, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed Soft Bedding Items, Specifically a Comforter, in a Crib. Provider Removed the Comforter at the Time of the Inspection.13A.15.05.06F
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Completion of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update. Provider to Submit Evidence Immediately.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Apr 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update That Was Due December 31, 2024.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Observed Potentially Harmful Items Accessible to Children in Care13A.15.10.02
LS observed potentially harmful items accessible to children in care. Provider removed items to an inaccessible location at the time of the inspection.
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