Kalia Johnson
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Provider Is Using Potty Chairs for Toileting Instead of the Bathroom13A.15.05.03F(2)
Provider is using potty chairs for toileting instead of the bathroom. The commodes are located in the eating areas. Discontinue and correct immediately.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Place Bags of Body Waste From the Portable Potties Into the Trash…13A.15.05.03F(3)
Licensing specialist observed the Provider place bags of body waste from the portable potties into the trash container located in the play and eating area. Correct immediately.
- Providers Own Admission13A.15.10.01A(4)
Providers own admission, she has not updated the disaster plan since it was created in 2021 and she does not know where it is. Correct immediately.
- Provider Own Admission ,She Has Not Trained the Substitute on the Disaster Plan. She Does Not Know Where the Plan Is. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01D
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Pack and Play Had a Loose Fitting Sheet.13A.15.05.06A
Sep 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Small Wooden Climbing Play Structure Needs to Be Anchored.13A.15.05.05A
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
At the time of the inspection, while checking children's files, Specialist observed Tylenol and Benadryl were administered to a child on 03/2/2022 and 03/03/2022. The Medication Administration form was not completed by child's physician only by the child's parent. Provider no longer has the medicati