Elza Cenord
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20265 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Written Discipline Policy During the Inspection13A.15.03.03A
LS did not observe the written discipline policy during the inspection. Provider is asked to add this section to their parent contract referencing the material found in COMAR section 13A.15.07.04.
- LS Observed 1 Instance of an Emergency Form Needing the Enrollment Date and Physician Contact Information13A.15.03.04C
LS observed 1 instance of an emergency form needing the enrollment date and physician contact information. LS also observed 2 instances of children needing lead test results.
- LS Observed a Power Strip Located on the Ground Next to the Printer in the Living Room Area13A.15.05.04B(1)
LS observed a power strip located on the ground next to the printer in the living room area. Provider is asked to make this area inaccessible to children or ensure all unused outlets on the strip are plugged.
- LS Observed the First Aid Kit Needs the Following Items: An Operable Flashlight13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS observed the first aid kit needs the following items: an operable flashlight, an ice back or chemical ice pack, paper towels, a thermometer, and a paper or plastic bag for trash.
- LS Observed That the Written Daily Schedule Does Not Indicate a Time in the Morning for Breakfast or AM Snack13A.15.12.01F
LS observed that the written daily schedule does not indicate a time in the morning for breakfast or AM snack. Provider is asked to update this, as well as the program's end time from 5pm to 6pm to be more accurate.
Mar 11, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Instances of Children's Emergency Forms in Need of Annual Updates From the Parents13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of children's emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents. One child also needs the physician information to be filled out. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Presence of Insects in the Children's Bathroom13A.15.05.01C
Licensing specialist observed the presence of insects in the children's bathroom. Provider is asked to clean the floor and shelfs, as well as take the necessary measures to ensure that there is no infestation occurring in the home.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Hot Water Temperature in the Children's Bathroom Can Reach Up to 140 Degrees F13A.15.05.01E
Licensing specialist observed that the hot water temperature in the children's bathroom can reach up to 140 degrees F. Provider is asked to find a way to reduce the temperature and to maintain constant supervision when the children are washing their hands.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Child Barrier Separating the Living Room From the Upstairs Area of the Home Is…13A.15.05.04B(2)
Licensing specialist observed that the child barrier separating the living room from the upstairs area of the home is broken. Provider Is asked to attach a functioning gate to the area around the stairs and to send a picture to the OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children Sleeping in Cribs Who Were Both 2 Years Old or Older13A.15.05.06C(2)
Licensing specialist observed two children sleeping in cribs who were both 2 years old or older. Unless there is a medical reason for sleeping in the cribs, the provider is asked to transition the children ages 2 and up to sleeping on a cot.
- Provider States That the Children Sleeping in the Cribs Had Notes From the Parents13A.15.05.06D
Provider states that the children sleeping in the cribs had notes from the parents, but was unable to locate these notes during the inspection. The provider has been informed that the children are past the acceptable age for them to be sleeping in a crib regardless of if they have a note from the pa
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Children Sleeping in the Cribs Using Blankets13A.15.05.06F
Licensing specialist observed 2 children sleeping in the cribs using blankets. These children are old enough that they should be able to sleep on a cot with these blankets without issue.