Desiree Richards
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20263 Findings3 Important
- There Are Two Children Who Need an Authorized Pick Up Person Identified on the Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- There Are Three Children Who Do Not Have Lead Testing in Their File, and One Child Who Needs the Second Lead Test Completed.13A.15.03.04C
- The First Aid Kit Is Missing Liquid Fragrance Free Soap and Adhesive Tape.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Mar 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At Inspection, One Child's Records Did Not Include Part 2 of the MSDE Health Form13A.15.03.02A
At inspection, one child's records did not include part 2 of the MSDE Health Form. The Provider will ask the parent to have the form completed by the child's physician.
- During the Inspection, the LS Noticed One Health Form for AR Did Not Contain Evidence of Lead Testing13A.15.03.02B
During the inspection, the LS noticed one health form for AR did not contain evidence of lead testing. The provider will contact the parent to see if records are available or if the child can be tested.
- During the Inspection, the LS Saw Two Pack-n-plays, One Set Up in the Napping Room and One in the Play Room13A.15.05.06C(1)
During the inspection, the LS saw two pack-n-plays, one set up in the napping room and one in the play room. Neither were equipped with sheets nor being used by the children under age 1. The children are all currently sleeping on mats. The provider will equip each pack-n-play with a sheet for each o
- Infants Who Fall Asleep on the Floor or Mat Will Be Transferred to the Pack-n-play for Napping.13A.15.05.06H
Aug 11, 20234 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Did Not Accompany the Children in Care While in the Presence of Child 1, Child 213A.15.07.07C(1)(a)
The provider did not accompany the children in care while in the presence of child 1, child 2. and child 3who are not approved to supervise children when she left them with the children to answer the door.
- There Were Two Times When a Parent Arrived Late to Drop of Their Child and the Provider Left Either Child 1., Child 2…13A.15.08.01A
There were two times when a parent arrived late to drop of their child and the provider left either child 1., child 2 or child 3 alone with the children in the playroom to answer the door which is located in the kitchen. O.T. and Q.T. are not approved to supervise the children in care.
- The Two Times That the Provider Left the Children in the Playroom with Child 1.13A.15.08.01B(3)
The two times that the provider left the children in the playroom with child 1., child 2 or child 3 to answer the door , she was not able to see the children in care.
- The Provider Did Not Ensure Appropriate Supervision at All Times to the Individual Age13A.15.08.01B(5)
The provider did not ensure appropriate supervision at all times to the individual age, needs or capabilities of the children when she left child 1, child 2 or child 3. with the children to answer the door.