Adi Smith
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20243 Findings3 Important
- At Time of Inspection, Provider Did Not Have Releases of Information and Medical Evaluations for Two Substitutes.13A.15.02.03B(2)
- At Time of Inspection, Provider Did Not Have a Current Fire Inspection Permit13A.15.05.01A
At time of inspection, provider did not have a current fire inspection permit. Provider is scheduled to have fire inspection 02/07/2024. Provider is to provide OCC with copy of fire inspection permit once received.
- At Time of Inspection13A.15.11.04A(3)
At time of inspection, LS did not observe an epi-pen labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the child's name, date of prescription, name of medication, medication dosage, administration schedule, etc. Provider is to submit evidence of the correction via email.
Jun 29, 20238 Findings8 Important
- No Forms Were Readily Available for Children Except the Aforementioned Emergency Cards That Were Incomplete (Some…13A.15.03.02A
No forms were readily available for children except the aforementioned emergency cards that were incomplete (some paperwork was stated to have been in non-approved area).
- Drill Records Were Inaccessible.13A.15.03.03F
- Emergency Information on Approved Form Was Not Available for Four Children. None of the Emergency Forms Had Back Sides Completed.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Emergency Information on Approved Form Was Not Available for Four Children.13A.15.03.04A(2)
- Emergency Information Was Not Updated for Two Children.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Files Were Either Missing or Inaccessible.13A.15.03.04C
- Allegations Against Employee R.B13A.15.03.05C(3)
Allegations against employee R.B. were known to provider as early as Friday, June 23, 2023. Ms. Smith did not notify OCC of these allegations which present a possible risk to children in care.
- Upon Arrival of Ms. McLellan to the Facility, Ms. Smith Had Admitted Four Children Under the Age of Two Years for Child Care.13A.15.04.03B