Ingrid Brown
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 21, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- In the Bathroom the Drawer Under the Sink Needs a Lock Since There Are Air Fresheners in the Drawer Accessible To…13A.15.10.02
In the bathroom the drawer under the sink needs a lock since there are air fresheners in the drawer accessible to children. Also, the closet in the bathroom does not have a lock and there are spray cleaners accessible to children. The provider will either remove these items or put a lock on both are
- The Provider Had a Fire Drill Log13A.15.03.03F
The provider had a fire drill log, but did not have an emergency drill log completed with the 2 emergency drills done during the year. The provider will no longer have children in care after tomorrow, so the provider will provide a statement explaining what she will do when any children enroll in ca
- The Provider Is Missing the 2nd Lead Screening for the Child She Has Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.04C
The provider is missing the 2nd lead screening for the child she has enrolled in care. The provider will receive this information from the parents as soon as possible.