Hilda Murphy
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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 4 Mats and 1 Sleeping Bag (In Addition to 2 Pack and Plays)13A.15.05.06C(2)
LS observed 4 mats and 1 sleeping bag (in addition to 2 pack and plays). The provider's current registration is approved for max 8 with 2 under 2yo. The provider has not had any children in care since COVID but wants to keep her registration current. LS explained that she must maintain the napping a
- LS Observed Missing Infant Feeding Equipment Such as a Booster or High Chair13A.15.09.02B
LS observed missing infant feeding equipment such as a booster or high chair. Provider states she had a high chair but gave it away when she no longer had children in care. The provider has not had any children in care since COVID but wants to keep her registration current. LS explained that she mus