Estefania Berns
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
- 7
- 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 2024 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Oct 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Sep 5, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe a Fire Drill Documented for August 2024.13A.15.03.03F
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Emergency Forms That Were Missing Annual Updates.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Emergency Forms That Were Missing Annual Updates.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with 4 Children Under the Age of Two.13A.15.04.03C
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with 4 Children Under the Age of 2.13A.15.04.03C
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with Four Children Under the Age of Two.13A.15.07.07A
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Caring for Four Children Under the Age of 2 Without an Additional Adult or Substitute Present.13A.15.07.07A
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with Four Children Under the Age of Two.13A.15.08.01B(5)
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with Four Children Under the Age of Two Alone.13A.15.08.01B(5)