Community Companions
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Recognized by Council on Accreditation / After-School Accreditation (COA/ASA).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- During the Inspection, LS Was Not Able to Obtain a Current Copy of the Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
Feb 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Receive Any New Releases of Information for Any of the Staff in the Child Care.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- At the Time of the Inspection the Facility Was Not Able to Provide a Current Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Observed Emergency Forms Missing Authorization Pick Up, Physician Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe a Professional Development Plan for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Professional Development Plans for Any Aides.13A.16.06.12B(2)
Jun 12, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Six Children's Emergency Cards Were Not Maintained or Updated as Required.13A.16.03.04C
- Two New Staff Were Submitted on 5/9/2023 for Whom Documents Were Not Submitted Until Today.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- One Aide Did Not Have Proof of the Required 6 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)