Keaire Ford
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
- One Emergency Card Did Not Contain Complete Physician Contact Information and One Child Did Not Have an Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Was Unable to Produce Her Current CPR/ First Aid Information in Her Cell Phone. She 24 Hours to Provide Documentation to OCC.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- TheLS Observed Cleaners in the Bathroom Cabinet Accessible to Children; Corrected During Inspection13A.15.10.02
May 2, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed Two Files Without a Signed Service Agrrement.13A.15.03.03A
- Three Emergency Cards Did Not Have Required Physician Contact Information13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed Multiple (5) Files Missing Health Inventories, Immunizations, and Contracts.13A.15.03.04C
- Ls Observed Uncovered Food and Dirty Shelves in the Refrigerator. The Stove Needs to Be Clear of Accumulated Grease and Food Pieces.13A.15.05.03A
- Provider Has Not Completed Required Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
- The First Aid Kit Did Not Contain a Flashlight.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Apr 30, 20244 Findings4 Important
- One Child Was Present Without Any Required Documentation13A.15.03.02A
- Five Children Were Present13A.15.03.04A(1)
Five children were present. One child had no required paperwork. One child had no emergency card. One emergency card did not have complete contact information.
- One Child Was Present with No Required Paperwork.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Observed Juice Spilling Down Three Shelves in the Refrigerator; Corrected During Inspection.13A.15.05.03A