Candace Moses
RUXTON DRIVE, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- 7
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 27, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of Two Emergency Forms Missing13A.15.03.02A
LS observed evidence of two emergency forms missing, four Health Inventory I and II missing and four immunization missing from the children's records.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening Received by the Provider for Five Children Enrolled in the Family Daycare Home.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Observed No Evidence of Fire and Emergency Drill During the Conversion Inspection13A.15.03.03F
LS observed no evidence of fire and emergency drill during the Conversion Inspection. The provider stated that the Fire Inspector took her fire and emergency drill.
- LS Observed No Evidence of BHS Training for 2024 for the Provider This Date.13A.15.03.03G
- LS Observed Two Missing Emergency Forms for Children in Enrolled in Care.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Evidence of an Above Ground Pool with No Water Inside and Garbanzo to Block the Sun in the Backyard Play…13A.15.03.05C(3)
LS observed evidence of an above ground pool with no water inside and garbanzo to block the sun in the backyard play area and accessible to the children while playing outside. LS will have to complete a follow up inspection to make sure the pool is removed from the outside play area. The provider st
- LS Observed Evidence of an Above Large Pool That Was Accessible to Children During Outdoor Play Without a Fence, No…13A.15.05.05C
LS observed evidence of an above large pool that was accessible to children during outdoor play without a fence, no self-closing and self-latching mechanism on the gate or fence, no lock and no sensor or alarm in the pool and on the access door. Provider stated that she was planning to take it down
- LS Observed No Evidence of First Aid Tape for the First Aid Supplies.13A.15.10.01H(2)
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