Dana Brown
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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Medication Administration (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 28, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Some Emergency Information Forms Did Not Have Evidence of Updated at Least Annually13A.15.03.04A(3)
Some emergency information forms did not have evidence of updated at least annually. Some had not been updated in three years. . Correct immediately.
- Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Required Information13A.15.03.04C
Several emergency information forms were missing required information. Emergency information contact person was missing on one, no evidence of annual updates and missing doctor's name and telephone number. Correct immediately.
- Provider Has Several Containers of Diaper Creams to Administer to a Child13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
Provider has several containers of diaper creams to administer to a child. She did not have written parental authorization to administer and of the creams. Correct immediately.
- Diaper Creams Supplied by the Parents Were Not Labeled with the Child's Name. Correct Immediately.13A.15.11.04E(1)(a)