A Family Affair Children's Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Program Did Not Notify the Parent of the Injury on the Child's Arms13A.16.03.06D(1)
The program did not notify the parent of the injury on the child's arms. The parent spoke to the director asking why the 3 year old child had marks on his arms. Because the staff at the center were not appropriately supervising, there was no ability to report the injury to the parent along with any
- The Program Did Not Notify the Parent of the Injury on the Child's Arms13A.16.03.06D(2)
The program did not notify the parent of the injury on the child's arms. The parent spoke to the director asking why the 3 year old child had marks on his arms. This was the first time the director or staff were made aware that there was an injury, they did not know the child had been hurt while a
- The Parent Contacted the Director About This Injury on Wednesday Evening, Around 7 Pm13A.16.03.06E(1)
The parent contacted the director about this injury on Wednesday evening, around 7 pm. on August 13, 2025, but the director did not inform OCC until Friday August 15, 2025. The parents allegation was that a hand mark was noticed on the child. Regulation requires this allegation to be reported to O
- An Enrolled Child at the Center, Sustained Bruises or Marks on the Back of Both Arms13A.16.07.06A
An enrolled child at the center, sustained bruises or marks on the back of both arms. No one on staff is aware of what happened or when it happened. Child security requires that all children are safe and supervised when at the center, therefore, staff could state what happened to the child.
- A Child Enrolled at the Center Sustained an Injury to the Back of Both Arms13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A child enrolled at the center sustained an injury to the back of both arms. The staff have no idea what happened. This is not appropriate supervision. At all times all children in care must be watched and observed in order to report an injury and all surrounding details.
Jun 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Informed Program to Immediately Contact OCC of Allegations of Abuse or Neglect.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- LS Observed the Owner of the Center on Site and the Owner Is Not Listed on the Associated Party List and Not Cleared.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed Owner of the Center on Site. The Current Owner Is Not List on the Current Associated Party List and Is Not Cleared.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Was Informed by the Staff That There Was Not a Person in Charge During the Director's Absence.13A.16.08.02D(1)
Jul 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- One Child Was Missing the Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
- Medication Was on Site for a Child Which Was Expired. Provider to Submit a Picture of New Medication,13A.16.11.04A(3)