Binky & Friends
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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Sep 25, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Record of Drills Were Not on Site During the Visit.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Copies of the Consumer Guide Were Not Given to Parent or Displayed.13A.16.03.03C
- Review All Emergency Card for Completed Information Sign and Dated by Parents13A.16.03.04C
- Center Needs to Complete and Record Monthly Fire Drills, and Disaster Drills Twice a Year13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- Center Must Maintain a First Aid Kit in Center at All Time13A.16.10.02E
Jun 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Have Hot Running Water.13A.16.05.07A