Abaynesh Abate
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
- 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Child in Care Was Observed Asleep in a Furnishing Other Than a Crib13A.15.05.06H
A child in care was observed asleep in a furnishing other than a crib. A child under 12 months of age who falls asleep in a furnishing other than a crib shall be immediately moved to an approved resting place.
- A Child in Care May Not Be Subjected to Abuse, Neglect, Mental Injury, or Injurious Treatment.13A.15.07.01
- The Provider Shall Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times13A.15.07.07A
The provider shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. A child in care was asleep in a car carrier for about 50 minutes.
- A Resting or Napping Child 2 Years Old or Older Shall Be Observed by the Provider to Ensure the Child's Safety At…13A.15.08.01D(2)(b)
A resting or napping child 2 years old or older shall be observed by the provider to ensure the child's safety at intervals of at least every 15 mintues.
- A Child Unless Specified in Writing by the Child's Physician the Child May Not Be Placed in Anything Other Than an Approved Rest Furnishing.13A.15.10.06B
Aug 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Emergency Form That Was Not Properly Maintained.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Oct 13, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More That 2 Children in Care Without Evidence of Appropriate Lead Screening Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child's Record That Was Not Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed a child's record that was not updated. Each child's emergency form shall be updated as needed and at least annually and signed and dated by the parent.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Sink the Child Care Space with Temp That Exceeds 12013A.15.05.01E
Licensing specialist observed sink the child care space with temp that exceeds 120. Provider is to lower the temperature of the home's water heater.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Outdoor Area with Conditions That Are Dangerous to the Health and Safety to the Children in Care.13A.15.05.05A
- Licensing Specialist Observed a First Aid Kit That Was Not Properly Maintained. First Aid Kit Was Missing Ice Bag or Chemical Pack.13A.15.10.01H(1)