Bessy Montesinos
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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 7 Children in Care That Did Not Have Lead Screening Evidence.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Observed 2 Outlet Covers That Were Not Capped.13A.15.05.04B(1)
Aug 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Asks the Provider to Submit the Following: CBC Receipts for Bessy, Gabriel and Suyapa13A.15.02.03B(2)
Licensing specialist asks the provider to submit the following: CBC receipts for Bessy, Gabriel and Suyapa. Release of information forms for everyone. Medical forms for Suyapa and Cruz. Substitute form for Dana.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 6 Instances of Children's Files That Were Either Missing or Had Incomplete Lead Forms13A.15.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed 6 instances of children's files that were either missing or had incomplete lead forms. Provider is asked to review these, and follow-up with the parents about it.