Venus Dorestal
BRIDLE PATH DRIVE, WALDORF, MD 20601Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection One Child Was Missing Health Inventory Part 213A.15.03.04C
At the time of the full inspection one child was missing health inventory part 2, and two children were missing the first lead blood test. For correction please submit the missing documents to the licensing specialist.
- During the Full Inspection the Fire Drills for March, April, May, July and August Were Not Completed13A.15.10.01A(3)
During the full inspection the fire drills for March, April, May, July and August were not completed. Provider is reminded that fire drills should be completed monthly and emergency and disaster plan should be practiced two times a year.
Jun 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection There Was 1 Child That Needed an Updated Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of the inspection there was 1 child that needed an updated emergency form. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency form.
- At the Time of the Inspection There Was No Gate at the Top of the Stairs13A.15.05.04B(2)
At the time of the inspection there was no gate at the top of the stairs. For correction please send a photo of the barrier placed at the top of the stairs.
Aug 25, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Provider Did Not Complete March or April Fire Drill13A.15.03.03F
Provider did not complete March or April Fire drill. However they did complete the rest of the year. Provider is reminded that fire drills must be completed every month.
- Child MB Is Missing a Parent Signature Date on Their Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(3)
Child MB is missing a parent signature date on their emergency form. Please have the parent sign and date the emergency from. For correction send a copy of the signed emergency form.
- Child KT Is Missing Second Lead Test, TD Is Missing a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.04C
Child KT is missing second Lead Test, TD is missing a lead blood test. Child MB is missing one DTAP vaccine, 1 Poilo vaccine, 1 Prev. vaccine. For correction please submit copies of the updated vaccines and lead tests.
- At the Time of Full Inspection There Was an Infant Under 12 Months13A.15.05.06C(1)
At the time of full inspection there was an infant under 12 months, sleeping on the floor on a mat due to the portable crib being broken. A provider was standing or sitting next to the child at all times. Co-provider stated that they ordered new portable cribs and they should be here next week. For
- The Written Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Not Updated for 2022 or 202313A.15.10.01A(4)
The written emergency and disaster plan was not updated for 2022 or 2023. The provider did update the emergency and disaster plan during the inspection.
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