Karen Shaver
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 21, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Health Assessment and Emergency Form Were Missing for a Child. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.02A
- Lead Test Report Was Missing for Some Children. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.02B
- Provider Stated She Has Not Conducted Fire and Emergency Drills. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.03F
- Provider Did Not Have an Emergency Information Form for a child..Correct Immediately,13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Health Assessment, Blood Lead Test Report Were Missing for a Child. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
- Provider Has Not Been Conducting Fire and Disaster Drills. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- The Plan Had Not Been Updated Since It Was Created. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01A(4)