Karen Rodriguez
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Recognized by Quality Business Practices, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 27, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Were Missing Physicians Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed an Emergecy Form That Was Missing a Date.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed the Additional Adult Supervising 4 Children Under the Age of Two Alone.13A.15.04.03C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Electrical Sockets That Were Not Plugged or Capped.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Stairs That Were Accessible for Children Younger Than 5.13A.15.05.04B(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Pillows and Blankets Inside of a Playpen with a Resting Child.13A.15.05.06F
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Outside of the Home Upon Arrival13A.15.07.07A
Licensing specialist observed the provider outside of the home upon arrival. The additional adult was inside with four children under the age of two.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Outside of the Home Upon Arrival.13A.15.08.01B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child Under the Age of Two Resting in an Upper Level Room, with the Door Closed.13A.15.08.01D(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Door That Was Closed with a Resting Child Under the Age of Two Inside the Room.13A.15.08.01D(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Boppy Pillow Inside of a Play Pen13A.15.10.06B