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Childery

Your Journey Nursery and Preschool

ROUTE 97, GLENWOOD, MD 21738Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
147
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 3, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Feb 3, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • Rooms 12A and 12B Had Aides Substituting in the Rooms, However No Substitute Log Was Being Used to Document This Substitution.13A.16.03.05E
    • In Room 12A There Was an Aide Alone with a Child with No Qualified Teacher in the Room or Substitute Log Completed13A.16.08.02B

      In room 12A there was an aide alone with a child with no qualified teacher in the room or substitute log completed. In room 12B there were two aides with the children without a qualified teacher and neither staff member was signed in on the substitute log.

    • The Program Has Not Been Providing Milk for All Meals for the Older Children Currently.13A.16.12.01A(2)
    • The Freezer in Room 3 in Building 3070 Had a Broken Handle Exposed to the Children13A.16.12.05A

      The freezer in Room 3 in building 3070 had a broken handle exposed to the children, inside the freezer there are exposed wires and the ice was dirty as well.

    • In Room 3 in Building 3070 the Refrigerator Was Reading at 54 Degrees F.13A.16.12.05C(2)
  2. Jul 31, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
    • LS Observed Floor Cleaner, Clorox Wipes, Adult Scissors and Power Cords Accessible to Children Throughout the Classrooms13A.16.10.04A

      LS observed floor cleaner, Clorox wipes, adult scissors and power cords accessible to children throughout the classrooms. Director and staff made all items inaccessible at time of inspection.

    • LS Observed Stakes in an Unlocked Storage Cabinet and 2 Large Snow Shovels Within Reach of Children on the Playground…13A.16.05.12D

      LS observed stakes in an unlocked storage cabinet and 2 large snow shovels within reach of children on the playground attached to 3070. Director made all items inaccessible at time of inspection.

    • LS Observed No Evidence of at Least 6 Hours of Continued Training Completed During the Last Full Year of Employment For…13A.16.06.12B(1)

      LS observed no evidence of at least 6 hours of continued training completed during the last full year of employment for 1 aide. Center shall submit evidence of training to complete the missing hours.

    • LS Observed Staff Being Used as Substitutes for Teachers in the Classroom Who Were Present13A.16.06.13B

      LS observed staff being used as substitutes for teachers in the classroom who were present, but preparing for a field trip. LS explained that substitutes should only be used when the staff member is absent. Director shall submit a statement of understanding regarding the use of substitutes.

    • LS Observed Multiple Cribs Sheets That Were Not Tight Fitting13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)

      LS observed multiple cribs sheets that were not tight fitting. Director shall replace all cribs sheets to ensure they are tight fitting to the mattresses and send evidence of correction.

    • LS Observed No Evidence of an Escape Route Posted in Room 4 (3060). Center Shall Post Emergency Escape Route and Send Evidence.13A.16.10.01A(4)
    • LS Did Not Observe Thermometers in All Classroom Refrigerators and Freezers to Determine if the Appropriate Temperature Is Being Maintained.13A.16.12.04F(3)
    • LS Observed No Evidence That All Infant Bottles Were Labeled with the Date13A.16.12.06E(1)

      LS observed no evidence that all infant bottles were labeled with the date. LS recommended that parent use the date the bottle is brought in and not the date the breast milk was expressed, but can include both dates.

  3. May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed Incorrect the Staffing Pattern for Room 3 (3070) in Room 2 (3070)13A.16.03.05B

      LS observed incorrect the staffing pattern for Room 3 (3070) in Room 2 (3070). LS also observed an incorrect staffing pattern posted in Room 3 (3060) which listed 4 2 year old children on the staffing pattern, instead of the enrolled 7 children.

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