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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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20269 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed That the Provider Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the 2024 and 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual…13A.15.02.03B(1)
LS observed that the provider did not have documentation of completing the 2024 and 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Updates and completed Records of Professional Development for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Documentation of Their Health Inventory 2 and Immunizations.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Documentation of Both Lead Tests.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Documentation of Their Health Inventory 2, Both Lead Tests, and Immunizations.13A.15.03.02D(2)
- LS Observed That the Provider Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the 2024 and 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Updates.13A.15.03.03G
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Documentation of Their Health Inventory 2, Both Lead Tests, and Immunizations.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Observed That the Provider Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the Annual Basic Health and Safety for 2024 and 2025.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Observed That the Provider Did Not Have Records of Professional Development Completed for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Continued Training.13A.15.06.02C(1)
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Documentation of Their Health Inventory 2, Both Lead Tests, and Immunizations.13A.15.07.07A
Mar 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed 1 Child Is Missing Record of Their HI2.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed That 1 5yo Child Is Missing Record of Their Lead Test.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Observed That 1 Child Is Missing HI2 and Record of a Lead Screening.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Discussed with the Provider That She Should Complete Her 12 Hours of Continued Training Before Her Anniversary Date.13A.15.06.02B(3)