Despina Alexandrou
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
- 6
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Uncovered Grill in the Backyard.13A.15.10.02
Feb 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Fire and Emergency Drill Log.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Observed One Child Missing the Health Assessment Part II.13A.15.03.04C
Feb 9, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Cleaning Supplies on the Bathroom Floor in Reach of Children - Provider Moved Cleaning Supplies Out of Reach of Children.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed Two Emergency Forms with Out Pick Up Information Completed.13A.15.03.04A(3)