Andrea Gardner
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated by the Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Specialist Observed a Few Outlets in the Living Room Used for Child Care That Were Not Capped.13A.15.05.04B(1)
Aug 8, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Provider Must Submit Updated Release of Information Forms13A.15.02.03B(2)
Provider must submit updated release of information forms, updated medical forms, current fire approval, and a copy of their liability insurance.
- Emergency Form for One Child Is Missing Parents Contact Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Instance of a Child's Parents Phone Numbers That Were Missing.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Instance of Missing Health Part I, Part II, and Lead Form13A.15.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed one instance of missing Health Part I, Part II, and Lead form. There was also a separate instance of a child needing documentation of their second lead test.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Gap Between Breakfast and Lunch That Exceeds 3 Hours13A.15.12.01F
Licensing specialist observed a gap between breakfast and lunch that exceeds 3 hours. Provider stated that there is an AM snack at around 10:30. Provider is asked to amend the language on the written schedule to reflect this.