Binky & Friends Daycare #2
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Dec 19, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Current Fire Permit Was Not Posted Expired 9/21/25.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- Information Was Not Posted During Visit13A.16.03.03B(2)
- Information Was Not Available During Visit13A.16.03.03B(3)
- Information Was Not Available During Visit13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Information Was Not Available During Visit13A.16.03.03B(5)
- Information Was Not Posted During Visit13A.16.03.03C
- Information Was Not Posted During Visit13A.16.03.03D
- Review All Emergency Cards for Missed Information Completed by Parents.13A.16.03.04C
- Information Was Not Posted During Visit13A.16.03.04K
- During the Visit the Bathroom Was Missing Paper Towels.13A.16.05.08I
- During the Visit the LS Observed Fire and Disaster Drills Were Not Practiced or Records on a Log to Be Reviewed.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Oct 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Fire Permit Is Expired.13A.16.05.01B
- The Director Did Not Completed 12 Hours of Annual Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- 2 Child Care Teachers Did Not Completed 12 Hours of Annual Training.13A.16.06.09C