Tina Lane
ROBINS CREEK ROAD, PRESTON, MD 21655Childery 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 20, 20239 Findings9 Important
- BI Was Missing a Contract and Health Inventory; Lead. EH Was Missing the Health Inventory. IA Was Missing the Health Inventory.13A.15.03.03A
- Numerous Files Were Missing the Documentation Verifying They Received the Guide to Regulated Childcare.13A.15.03.03E
- Not All Cards Are Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Numerous Children Are Missing Lead.13A.15.03.04C
- There Is Still a Large Amount of Clutter in the Play Area and Kitchen13A.15.05.03A
There is still a large amount of clutter in the play area and kitchen. It has improved from previous year but toys, books and kitchen clutter will need to be thinned even more. The concern is a child may pull a book off a shelf and other items will fall. The counter space is limited for food prep.
- Provider Is Not Placing Protective Barrier on Changing Pad Prior to Changing a Diaper.13A.15.05.03E(2)
- Pool Alarm Was Not Working Properly. When Turned on It Signaled Loudly and Would Not Stop.13A.15.05.05C
- Discussed the Provider Using the Pac N Play as a Storage Bin. Requested She Not Put Other Children's Nap Linens in the Pac N Play.13A.15.05.06B
- Provider Has an Overabundance of Toys13A.15.09.02A(2)
Provider has an overabundance of toys. The organization of them does not allow for smooth transitions for the children. Some are pilled up and the concern is the items may topple when a child tries to get a toy.
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