Jennifer Nicholls
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20248 Findings8 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That No Documents Were Available for a Child in Care as Required by the Agency.13A.18.03.04A
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That No Health Assessments Were Available for a Child in Care, as the Agency Required.13A.18.03.04D(1)
- The Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Appropriate Lead Screening for Two Children.13A.18.03.04E
- The Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Immunization Records for a Child in Care.13A.18.03.04G
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Unreported Substitute with the Children.13A.18.03.06A
- A Licensing Specialist Observed an Unreported Substitute Who Began Working in September 2024.13A.18.03.06A
- Licensing Specialists Observed a Childcare Teacher with an Unapproved Adult Caring for 12 Children.13A.18.08.03F(2)
- Upon Arrival, the Childcare Teacher Present Didn't Have First Aid and CPR Training.13A.18.10.02A(1)
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One or More Emergency Forms Missing the Emergency Contact Person.13A.18.03.04C