Amelia Ward
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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 21, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Resident Has Moved in the Home and Has Not Successfully Passed a Criminal Background Check.13A.15.07.07A
- The OCC Was Not Notified of a New Resident Moving Into the Home.13A.15.03.05C(1)
Sep 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- At Time of the Inspection13A.15.04.03B
At time of the inspection, Provider had 3 children under the age of 2 years (two 11 months old and one 19 months) enrolled and present in her care along with other two children age of 2 years and one child age of 3 years. LS asked provider to notify parent of one child under the age of 2 years to be
- At Time of the Inspection13A.15.07.07A
At time of the inspection, Provider had 3 children under the age of 2 years (two 11 months old and one 19 months) enrolled and present in her care along with other two children age of 2 years and one child age of 3 years. LS asked provider to notify parent of one child under the age of 2 years to be
- LS Observed at Arrival, Total of 6 Children Including 2 Children Under the Age of 2 Years Were Watching Disney (Minnie) Show on the TV.13A.15.09.01B(3)
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child SG Is Missing Signature on Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Jordan Requested for the Current and Former Child's Files. Ms. Ward Was Not Able Submit the Files to Ms. Jordan for Review.13A.15.03.03H
Jul 18, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Daily Attendance Records Were Not Filled Properly.13A.15.03.03B
- Provider Did Not Have Daily Attendance Records Before June 202313A.15.03.03H
Provider did not have daily attendance records before June 2023. LS Jordan date examined three pages dated June 2023, June 23, 2023; June 22, 2023, May 2023, July 31, 2023; July 10,2023; and July 18, 2023.