Elaine Goodman Garrard
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
- Not Available
- 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 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Aug 6, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Review Files for Completed Consumer Guide on Enrolled Children.13A.15.03.03E
- Review All Emergency Form for Updated Signature and Dates From Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Provider Needs to Conduct and Record a Disaster Drill by the End of Month. Disaster Drill Are Completed 2x a per Year.13A.15.10.01A(3)
Aug 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Fire Drill Needs to Be Completed.13A.15.03.03F