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Childery

Watchful Eye Daycare 2

CORPORATE CT, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
Recognized by Cultural and Linguistic Competency.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
57
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Sep 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed No Evidence That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Updated at Least Annually. Director Updated at Time of the Inspection.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
    • LS Observed No Evidence That the Medication Authorization Forms Were Completed by the Center Acknowledging Receipt Of…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      LS observed no evidence that the medication authorization forms were completed by the center acknowledging receipt of the medication. Corrected at time of inspection.

    • LS Observed No Evidence That One Child's Bottles Contained the Date in Room 1 (Infants). Center Dated the Bottles at Time of Inspection.13A.16.12.06E(1)
  2. Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed an Aide Alone with a Group of Children Who Were Not Resting Quietly13A.16.08.08B(1)

      LS observed an aide alone with a group of children who were not resting quietly. The qualified teacher was on break. Qualified teacher returned to the room after her break during the inspection.

  3. Sep 29, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe Daily Authorized Pick Up Information Filled Out for Two Children13A.16.03.04C

      LS did not observe daily authorized pick up information filled out for two children. One child needs an annual update on their emergency card.

    • LS Did Not Observe Lead Screenings/testing for Four Children in Care.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS Did Not Observe Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit. Operator Will Obtain and Send Evidence to OCC.13A.16.10.02E
  4. Jul 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Room 4 Did Not Have Paper Towels in the Toilet Room. The Staff Placed Paper Towels in the Toilet Room During the Inspection.13A.16.05.08I
    • The Diaper Changing Pad Had a Rip. The Staff Placed a Brand New Diaper Changing Pad in the Classroom During the Inspection.13A.16.11.03C

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