Lesha Joseph
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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe That the Provider Completed the Health and Safety Training by the End of Each 12 Month Period.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Aug 22, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Lead Screening for One Enrolled Child.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Inventory for Three Enrolled Children13A.15.03.04C
LS did not observe Part 1 and Part 2 of the health inventory for three enrolled children. LS did not observe a lead screening for one enrolled child.
- LS Observed One Pack and Play for Children Younger Than 12 Months Old. LS Is Approved for 2 Children Younger Than 12 Months.13A.15.05.06C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid kit. LS Observed That the Flashlight in the First Aid Kit Was Not Operable.13A.15.10.01H(1)
- LS Observed Two Medications for One Enrolled Child Not Labeled by the Pharmacy or Physician with the Child's Name; The…13A.15.11.04A(3)
LS observed two medications for one enrolled child not labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the child's name; the date of the prescription; the name of the medication; the medication dosage; the administration schedule; the administration route; if applicable, special instructions, such as "tak