Amatus Mahmood
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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 9, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Current Criminal Background Checks for All Associated Parties; Release Of…13A.15.02.03B(2)
Licensing Specialist was not able to observe current criminal background checks for all associated parties; release of information form for Muhammad; current medical evaluation for Muhammad; or Privacy Rights form for Muhammad.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Notified of a New Substitute, Aziza Ahmadzai13A.15.03.05E
Licensing Specialist was not notified of a new substitute, Aziza Ahmadzai. Provider confirmed that she's been using Aziza since September 2022.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Basic Health and Safety Training or COVID Training.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe a Current CPR or First Aid Training Certification for Additional Adult, Maidah.13A.15.06.04A(6)