Crystal Clay
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
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Three Emergency Form Were Not Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Per Compliance Agreement From 6/24/202513A.15.03.05C(1)
Per compliance agreement from 6/24/2025, the provider agreed to submit weekly documentation to OCC showing that her son is residing at location other than the family child care. OCC has not received weekly updates from the provider. Regional manager reached out to the provider on 7/22/2025 and the p
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Has Not Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training. Correct Immediately.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Dog's Faces and a Broken Plastic Pot at the Provider's Backyard Which Is the Approved Child Care Area13A.15.05.05A
LS observed dog's faces and a broken plastic pot at the provider's backyard which is the approved child care area. Correct immediately by sending photos and a statement to t his specialist.