Valentina Downing
BECKFORD AVENUE, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853Childery 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.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), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- No Documented Lead Results for One Child in Care. No Documented 2nd Lead Results for a Child in Care.13A.15.03.04C
- The Provider Has Not Yet Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Jul 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Specialist Could Not Confirm That the Provider Has Taken the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.15.02.03B(1)
- An Emergency Card Did Not Have the Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Jul 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Specialist Observed a Child's Folder That Did Not Have Information Regarding Consumer Education on Child Care.13A.15.03.03E
- Specialist Observed and Emergency Card That Was Not Signed and Dated by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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