Amber Gray
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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Several Children in Care Were Missing Evidence of a Lead Test at 24 Months of Age13A.15.03.04C
Several children in care were missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age, one child enrolled had no evidence of an immunization record on file, and there was one child missing evidence of the health inventory part 1 and part 2 form. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as
- The Licensing Specialist Observed an Air Conditioning Unit Not Made Inaccessible to Children13A.15.05.05A
The Licensing Specialist observed an air conditioning unit not made inaccessible to children. If accessed, it could be harmful to them. Please ensure that a protective barrier is in place to prevent children from accessing the air conditioning unit. The provider has dogs and at the time of the inspe
Feb 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Has Not Completed the 2024 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training Which Was Due December 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider has not completed the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training which was due December 31, 2024. Please complete the training and forward a copy of your certificate to the OCC.
- Upon Inspection of the Outdoor Activity Area the Licensing Specialist Observed a Mini Trampoline in the Backyard…13A.15.10.03D(2)
Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed a mini trampoline in the backyard positioned among the other equipment. The mini trampoline was made inaccessible to the children in care during the inspection.
Feb 14, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Provider Has 4 Pets (2 Dogs and 2 Cats) and Does Not Have a Pet Policy in Her Written Agreement13A.15.03.03A
The provider has 4 pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) and does not have a pet policy in her written agreement. Please create a pet policy and notify the OCC once the form has been signed and dated by all of the parents of the child care children.
- Upon Inspection of the Bathroom, the Licensing Specialist Noted That an Electrical Socket Was Not Plugged or Capped13A.15.05.04B(1)
Upon inspection of the bathroom, the Licensing Specialist noted that an electrical socket was not plugged or capped. The electrical socket was capped during the inspection.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That the Daily Schedule Was Not Posted. The Daily Schedule Was Posted During the Inspection.13A.15.09.01A
- The Provider Has Not Given the Parents of the Children in Care a Written Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
The provider has not given the parents of the children in care a written screen time policy. Please create a written screen time policy and notify the OCC once the form has been signed and dated by all of the parents of the child care children.
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That Milk Was Not Served During Lunch13A.15.12.01B
The Licensing Specialist noted that milk was not served during lunch. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you understand and will comply with this regulation.