Alexa Gonzalez
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)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 Children's Records & Files (5) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Over 12 Months of Age Is Missing First Lead Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Emergency Form Is Missing Source of Health Care Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Form Is Missing Source of Health Care for a Child Enrolled.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Jul 12, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Child That Just Turn 12 Months Old Does Not Have a Lead Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Emergency Form Is Missing Daily Pick Up Person13A.15.03.04A(1)
- During the Inspection, LS Was Informed That About a Month Ago, a Child Tripped and Fell While on the Playground13A.15.03.05A(2)(a)
During the inspection, LS was informed that about a month ago, a child tripped and fell while on the playground. The child bit the inner lip and was taken to the doctor by the parent. OCC was not informed of the injury within the required time frame.