Lafaye & Lisa Shining Stars Child Care Center
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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- LS Observed an Infant Asleep in a Bouncy Seat.13A.16.09.04G
- Program Had a Staff Member with a Medical Emergency That Needed to Leave13A.16.03.06E(2)
Program had a staff member with a medical emergency that needed to leave, leaving the program without sufficient staff and teacher/child ratios unable to be covered, and the program did not report to the OCC.
- LS Observed a Bottle on the Diaper Changing Sink.13A.16.05.08A
- LS Observed One Staff with a Classroom of 3 Infants and a Classroom of 6 Preschoolers.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed 1 Staff Member in the Preschool Room with 6 Children and 3 Infants with No Teacher in the Room.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Program Failed to Provide Appropriate Care to Several Children in Care.13A.16.08.01B(2)
- LS Observed 3 Infants in Care and Only 1 Staff Member.13A.16.08.02D(3)(a)
- LS Observed 1 Staff Person in the Preschool Room with 6 Children and No Staff in the Infant Room with 3 Infants.13A.16.08.03A
- LS Observed 3 Infants, 2 of Which Were Sleeping, in the Infant Room with No Staff.13A.16.08.08A(1)
- LS Observed an Infant in Their Crib with a Bottle.13A.16.12.06B(2)(a)
Mar 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Staffing Posted in Any Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed the Preschool Class Operating in the Space Designated for School Age.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Observed Program Operating with 11 Children in a Classroom Approved for 10.13A.16.04.01B