Lacey Petersen
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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Medication Administration (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, One EpiPen Observed by LS Was Expired as of 2022. Provider Is to Obtain a New EpiPen for the Child.13A.15.11.04E(1)(c)
- At the Time of Inspection13A.15.03.04C
At the time of inspection, LS could not observe the following: age appropriate lead testing for 4 children; part I of the health inventory for two children; part II of the health inventory for one child. LS requests that provider submit required documentation for all children.
Jun 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Three Children Were Missing Evidence of Age Appropriate Lead Screening13A.15.03.04C
At the time of inspection, three children were missing evidence of age appropriate lead screening. Provider to attain documentation of missing lead forms and submit evidence to LS. Provider was also missing a file for one child in care. Provider to send evidence of having the file to LS.