Elaines Family Home Day Care LLC
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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 14, 20237 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed Male Items in the Home, OCC Was Unaware of This Resident.13A.15.03.05C(1)
- OCC Received a Complaint Stating the Child Care Has an Resident in the Home That OCC Was Unaware Of13A.15.03.05C(1)
OCC received a complaint stating the child care has an resident in the home that OCC was unaware of. LS learned Anthony Griffin lives in the home and is license is registered to the home. Provider did not inform the Office at any point of receiving/applying for a registration.
- OCC Received a Complaint Stating the Child Care Has an Resident in the Home That OCC Was Unaware Of13A.15.03.05C(3)
OCC received a complaint stating the child care has an resident in the home that OCC was unaware of. The Office was not notified of a new resident to offer a letter of clearance.
- LS Did Not Observe a Professional Development Plan. Provider Will Submit One.13A.15.06.02C(2)(b)
- OCC Received a Complaint Stating the Child Care Has an Resident in the Home That OCC Was Unaware Of13A.15.07.03
OCC received a complaint stating the child care has an resident in the home that OCC was unaware of. Provider did not have a notarized release of information nor provide one to the OCC to confirm that this individual is aware of this regulation nor review if he has a history of abuse, neglect, and i
- OCC Was Unaware of an Individual Who Recently Moved Into the Home.13A.15.07.07A
- OCC Received a Complaint Stating the Child Care Has an Resident in the Home That OCC Was Unaware Of13A.15.07.07A
OCC received a complaint stating the child care has an resident in the home that OCC was unaware of. LS learned Anthony Griffin is a resident of the home and Provider did not inform the office.