AJA's Daycare
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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Sep 9, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Did Not Receive an Updated Resident List When There Were Changes to the Home.13A.15.03.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Receive Information for the Individuals Now Residing at the Home.13A.15.03.05D(1)
- LS Observed an Unapproved Individual Present at the Home Upon Arrival.13A.15.07.07A
- LS Did Not Observe a Posted, This Was Corrected at the Time of the Visit. LS Did Not Observe Provider Following Said Schedule.13A.15.09.01A
- LS Observed Two Children in Care Watching Videos on Their Tablet Exceeding the Time Provider Has Written in Her Contract.13A.15.09.01B(2)
- LS Observed an Inflatable Pool in the Children's Play Space of the Yard, Provider Stated the Water in the Pool Contained Cleaning Agents.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed an Inflatable Pool Present at the Child Care.13A.15.10.04A(1)
- LS Observed an Inflatable Pool in the Backyard with Children's Toys Present.13A.15.10.04C
- LS Observed Butts on the Front Porch Accessible to Children in Care.13A.15.11.05C
Oct 10, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed Two Children Files Without an Emergency Card Available13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Children's Files Without Updated Forms.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed Two New Residences in Care That the OCC Was Not Made Aware Of.13A.15.03.05C(1)
- LS Observed Two Residents in Care That the OCC Was Unaware Of. This Was Corrected Onsite. LS Obtained a Medical Report.13A.15.03.05E