Charol Simpson
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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The First Aid and CPR Card on File Is Expired and Provider Will Send Current Card to LS.13A.15.06.02D(1)
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 6 of the Children's Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated. When Provider Has Completed This She Will Send Them to LS to Correct.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Apr 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- One Child Is Missing Immunizations13A.15.03.02A
One child is missing immunizations, one child is missing health inventory parts 1 and 2, and two children are missing health inventory part 2. Provider will send these to LS when obtained.
- 5 Children Are Missing Lead Tests in Their Files. Provider Will Get These and Send to LS to Show They Were Obtained for the Files.13A.15.03.02B
- Three Children's Emergency Forms Need to Have the Emergency Contact's Address Filled In13A.15.03.04A(1)
Three children's emergency forms need to have the emergency contact's address filled in. Two of these emergency forms also need to have the child's physician's name, address and phone added. Provider will send these to LS when completed.
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- One Child Is Missing an Emergency Form. Provider Will Get This and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.04A(1)