Cheryl Abbott
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20265 Findings5 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have an Attendance Record13A.15.03.03B
The provider did not have an attendance record. Please correct by sending this specialist copies of completed attendance records and a statement of correction.
- The Provider Did Not Have Documentation Regarding Parents Receiving Information About the Licensing Agency13A.15.03.03E
The provider did not have documentation regarding parents receiving information about the licensing agency. Please correct by sending acknowledgement forms.
- The Provider Did Not Have a Record of Completed Fire and Emergency Drills for 202513A.15.03.03F
The provider did not have a record of completed fire and emergency drills for 2025. The provider corrected this non-compliance by giving this specialist a statement of correction during this inspection.
- The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Results for Two Children. Please Correct by Sending Copies of Lead Test Results.13A.15.03.04C
- Last Fire Inspection Was Completed in July 2024. Please Correct by Sending This Specialist a Copy of a Recent Fire Inspection Report.13A.15.05.01A
May 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Unable to Locate a Log When the Fire and Emergency Drills Were Completed.13A.15.03.03F
- One Child Was Missing the Physician Information and Home Address on Their Emergency Card as Well as Their Lead Test,…13A.15.03.04C
One child was missing the physician information and home address on their emergency card as well as their lead test, and another child was missing Health Inventory part 1.