Carrie Shives
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Five Children Were Missing Source of Healthcare Information on the Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of inspection, five children were missing source of healthcare information on the emergency form. Provider to submit completed emergency forms to LS.
Jul 26, 20233 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Provider Was Missing an Emergency Form for One Child in Care13A.15.03.02A
At the time of inspection, provider was missing an emergency form for one child in care. Provider is to attain the form and submit evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, Provider Was Missing Updated Emergency Form for One Child in Care13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of inspection, provider was missing updated emergency form for one child in care. Provider is to attain updated form and submit evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, Provider Was Missing a Health Inventory for One Child in Care13A.15.03.04C
At the time of inspection, provider was missing a health inventory for one child in care. Provider is to attain parts I and II of the health inventory and submit evidence to LS.