Carolyn Terry
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Any Paper Towels in the Bathroom.13A.15.05.03B
- LS Did Not Observe Paper Towels and a Whistle in the First Aid Kit.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Expired CPR/first Card That Expired on 4/2024.13A.15.02.03B(1)
Nov 13, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Five Files and 4 Files Did Not Have Part 1 and II of the Health Assessment TW13A.15.03.04C
LS observed five files and 4 files did not have part 1 and II of the health assessment TW, JB, CE, and CG), one file was missing part 1 of the health assessment (MW); two files was missing immunization ( CG and TW) and all files had outdated emergency forms.
- Provider Only Had 5 Continuing Clock Hours. Providers Needs to Complete 19 Clock Hours by January 31, 2024.13A.15.06.02B(3)