Dream and Discover Family Childcare
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 (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Are Three Children Who Are Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are three children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this documentation from the children's' health care providers to keep in their daycare file and send a copy to the OCC.
- The Provider Has Emergency Disaster Drills and Fire Drills Logged Up Until March 202513A.15.10.01A(3)
The provider has emergency disaster drills and fire drills logged up until March 2025. The provider is advised to complete and record fire and emergency drills as required. Please complete and log a fire and emergency drill and send a copy to the OCC.
Oct 24, 20245 Findings5 Important
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Is Missing an Authorized Daily Pick Up Person. Please Ensure That This Is Completed by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- The Provider Has a Large Trampoline That Is Off Limits to the Daycare Children13A.15.05.05A
The provider has a large trampoline that is off limits to the daycare children. The ladder was up today, making it accessible to the daycare children. The LS removed the ladder. There is also a small single person trampoline in the yard and a deflated inflatable play structure with a ball pit. The p
- The Provider Has a Pack N Play That Has a Very Loose Fitting Sheet13A.15.05.06A
The provider has a pack n play that has a very loose fitting sheet. The provider is advised that she must have a tight fitting sheet in the pack n play. She will remove the current sheet and replace it with one that is more tight fitting.
- The Provider Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update That Was Due in March 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety update that was due in March 2024. The provider indicated that she was having issues with the website and logging into her account. Provider is advised to complete this as soon as possible. The LS will provide resources to the provider
- The Provider Completed 12 Hours of Training for the 2022-2023 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider completed 12 hours of training for the 2022-2023 training cycle, but the training was late and not taken in the required timeframe. The provider should have completed the 12 hours of continued training by November 30, 2023 but did not complete the training until December 2023. The provi
Oct 18, 20235 Findings5 Important
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Updated Immunizations13A.15.03.02A
There are two children who are missing updated immunizations. The provider indicated that one child is on a delayed schedule, but there is no documentation in the file to indicate that. The other child has a two year old well check in December. There is one child who is missing a completed Health In
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test at Age 12 Months and 24 Months13A.15.03.02B
There are two children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test at age 12 months and 24 months. Please have the parents obtain this information from the children's doctors.
- There Are Two Children Whose Emergency Forms Are Missing the Doctor's Name and Phone Number13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are two children whose emergency forms are missing the doctor's name and phone number. Please ensure that the parents of these three children complete the bottom portion of the emergency form to include the doctor's name and phone number.
- The Provider Has a Fenced Back Yard for Play13A.15.05.05A
The provider has a fenced back yard for play. The provider has a trampoline in the back yard. The Licensing Specialist moved the ladder to make it inaccessible to the children. There was a full red gas can in the yard next to the shed. The Licensing Specialist moved this gas can and put it inside th
- Provider Did Not Complete 12 Hours of Training Last Year for the 2021-2022 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider did not complete 12 hours of training last year for the 2021-2022 training cycle. She has been working on her 45 clock hours infant and toddler course but has not finished it yet. The provider is advised that she must complete 12 hours of continued training as soon as possible to make up fo