Doretha King
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Reviewed Emergency Forms and Found One Child's Is Missing the Source of Healthcare.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- One Child's Emergency Form Is Missing Source of Healthcare13A.15.03.04C
One child's emergency form is missing source of healthcare, one child is missing a parent agreement, and one child is missing part 2 of the health inventory
- LS Reviewed Training Certificates for Provider. Provider Did Not Have the 2024 or 2025 BHS Updates Certificates for Review.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Reviewed Training Certificates for Provider13A.15.06.02B(3)
LS reviewed training certificates for provider. Provider did not have any training certificates for the time frame 05.01.2024-04/30/2025 OR 05.01.2025-04.30.2026 and 2 training receipts were provided for trainings in March and April 2025 but the certificates were not available.
- Provider Did Not Have the Completed PDP Available at the Inspection13A.15.06.02C(2)(b)
Provider did not have the completed PDP available at the inspection. LS provided forms with dates for provider to complete and return with attached certificates.
- LS Was Unable to Review the Emergency and Disaster Plan at the Time of Inspection to Verify the Annual Updates.13A.15.10.01A(4)
Sep 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drill Log Is Missing a Drill for March and August. Provider Is Reminded That a Fire Drill Must Be Documented for Each Month.13A.15.03.03F
- One Emergency Form Was Missing the Enrollment Date. Corrected at the Time of Inspection13A.15.03.04A(1)
Jun 11, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Reviewed Emergency Cards for 11 Enrolled Children13A.15.03.02A
LS reviewed emergency cards for 11 enrolled children. One was on an old form, two missing physician address, and two missing source of healthcare.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Attendance Records.13A.15.03.03B
- LS Observed the Fire/emergency Drill Record Hanging on the Wall Has No Fire/emergency Drills Recorded Since 2024.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Reviewed Emergency Cards for 11 Enrolled Children13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS reviewed emergency cards for 11 enrolled children. One was on an old form, two missing physician address, and two missing source of healthcare.
- LS Observed a Train Table That Was Warped and Not in Good Repair.13A.15.09.02A(1)
- LS Observed the Fire/emergency Drill Record Hanging on the Wall Has No Fire/emergency Drills Recorded Since 2024.13A.15.10.01A(3)