Alena Howell
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training That Was Due to Be Completed By…13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the Basic Health and Safety annual update training that was due to be completed by 12/31/2025. The provider stated she will complete this training ASAP and will submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
Feb 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- As Discussed at Today's Inspection, There Are Required Documents That Are Missing From Several of the Children's Files13A.15.03.04C
As discussed at today's inspection, there are required documents that are missing from several of the children's files. The Licensing Specialist provided a hand-written list of the items that are needed for each specific child. The documents that are needed are updated immunizations, lead screenin
- The Provider Never Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider never completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. The Licensing Specialist agreed to send the provider the link again so that she may complete this training. Please complete as soon as possible. Take a picture showing the training has been completed and send a copy to the pi
- The Provider Did Not Complete All of the Required Training Hours for the 3/2023 - 3/2024 Time Frame13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider did not complete all of the required training hours for the 3/2023 - 3/2024 time frame. She will need to complete another 1.5 hours for this particular time frame and submit the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
Feb 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Will Need to Submit at Least 12 Hours of Continued Training by March 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider will need to submit at least 12 hours of continued training by March 31, 2024. For the 3/2022-3/2023 timeframe, the provider submitted her continued training late. The training was completed in April 2023 and it was supposed to be completed by March 2023. Ensure that continued traini