Donna Sutton
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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jan 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Provider's Fire Permit Has Expired 5/21/2513A.15.02.03B(2)
- During the Visit Disaster Drills Were Not Completed. Provider Must Complete Drill 2x a Year.13A.15.03.03F
- Two Children Enrolled in Care Were Without Emergency Card During the Visit13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Has Not Completed the Updated Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
- Provider Had Not Completed 12 Hours of Training13A.15.06.02B(3)
- The Provider's CPR/1st Aid Has Expired13A.15.06.02D(1)
- Disaster Drill Were Not Practice in 202513A.15.10.01A(3)
Dec 19, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Fire Permit Expired 5/202313A.15.02.03B(2)
- Review All Children Files for Completed Consumer Education Guide Signed by Parents.13A.15.03.03E
- Review All Children Files for Updated Medical, Shot Records.13A.15.03.04C
- Provider Needs to Complete 24 Hours.13A.15.06.02B(3)
- The Disaster Drills Must Be Completed Twice a Year and Recorded.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- Annual Drills Are Not Being Updated13A.15.10.01A(4)