Clarita Aquino
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
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Few Emergency Forms That Needs Updates by the Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Files That Were Missing Health Inventory Forms, Immunization Records, and Lead Testing.13A.15.03.04C
- Provider Was Not Able to Locate Emergency and Disaster Plan at the Time of the Inspection13A.15.10.01A(1)
Provider was not able to locate emergency and disaster plan at the time of the inspection. Provider will submit a new emergency and disaster plan.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Plunger and Toilet Scrubber in the Child Care Bathroom13A.15.10.02
Licensing specialist observed plunger and toilet scrubber in the child care bathroom. Provider removed these items from the child care bathroom.
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Form That Was Missing a Parent Signature and Another That Needs to Be Updated by Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Mar 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Specialist Observed a Child's Emergency Form That Was Blank.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated for 2024.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Specialist Observed Child Records in Need of Lead Screening and Health Inventory 1 and 2.13A.15.03.04C