Linda Darden
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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 9 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 20, 20259 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- LS Confirmed That on March 18, 2025, the Family Child Care Substitute Had 3 Children in Care Under Age 213A.15.07.07A
LS confirmed that on March 18, 2025, the family child care Substitute had 3 children in care under age 2. LS observed that on March 4, 2025, there were three children under age 2 signed in on the attendance sheet. LS observed several chemicals accessible to children in care in the basement and 1st f
- LS Bleach and Other Cleaning Products in the Cabinet Under the Sink in the 1st Level and Basement Bathrooms13A.15.10.02
LS bleach and other cleaning products in the cabinet under the sink in the 1st level and basement bathrooms. There was a child safety lock hanging on the cabinet in the basement but it was not secured. LS observed air freshener and lysol wipes in the basement bathroom accessible to children in care.
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for Two Enrolled Children.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed Two Children in Care and Did Not Observe a Written Record of Each Child's Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
- LS Did Not Observe a Record Maintained for Substitute Usage.13A.15.03.03C
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Forms for Two Enrolled children. LS Observed Two Children's Emergency Forms Missing the Physician Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed One Child's Health Inventory Part 1 Not Completed by the Parent.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Confirmed That on March 18, 2025, the Family Child Care Substitute Had 3 Children in Care Under Age 213A.15.04.03B
LS confirmed that on March 18, 2025, the family child care Substitute had 3 children in care under age 2. LS observed that on March 4, 2025, there were three children under age 2 signed in on the attendance sheet.
- LS Confirmed That on March 18, 2025, the Family Child Care Substitute Had 3 Children in Care Under Age 213A.15.08.01B(5)
LS confirmed that on March 18, 2025, the family child care Substitute had 3 children in care under age 2. LS observed that on March 4, 2025, there were three children under age 2 signed in on the attendance sheet.