Kimberly Zavala
FORT FOOTE ROAD, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did an Announced Site Visit as a Follow Up to the Mandatory Visit for 202513A.15.04.03A
LS did an announced site visit as a follow up to the mandatory visit for 2025. AAt the time provider had a drop in child on site and informed ls that child would not be returning for childcare. December 11, 2025 a follow up visit was conducted and ls observed 7 children with the drop in child on sit
Oct 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 7 Children with 2 Under 2 Years of Age13A.15.04.03A
LS observed 7 children with 2 under 2 years of age . License reflects the number 6 for the capacity. Per provider one child is a drop in today. Discussed drop in children count and can not exceed the capacity on the license. Informed to only take the number approved on the license. Provider also h
- Submit Documentation for Child 12 Months or Older to Sleep on Mats. Submit Documentation Immediately.13A.15.05.06D
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Child Was Missing Immunization and Medical. This Must Be Submitted Immediately to the Office of Childcare.13A.15.03.04C
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