Linda Garey
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 Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Information Form with No Date of Signature. Correction Noted on October 30. 2025.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Information Form with No Date of Signature13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed an emergency information form with no date of signature. Correct immediately. Correction noted on October 30. 2025.
- Provider Did Not Have a Completed Health Inventory and Emergency Information Form for All Enrolled Children . Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Bottles of Alcohol Stored in a Floor Model Storage Cabinet13A.15.05.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed several bottles of alcohol stored in a floor model storage cabinet . The cabinet doors did not have a child proof device. Licensing specialist observed a bottle of Seagram's Gin sitting on a cabinet in a room used and approved for child care. The cabinet top serves as
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Bottles of Alcohol Stored in a Floor Cabinet in a Room Where Children Were…13A.15.05.04B(2)
Licensing specialist observed several bottles of alcohol stored in a floor cabinet in a room where children were actively playing . The cabinet doors did not have a child proof device. Licensing specialist observed a bottle of Seagram's Gin sitting on a cabinet in a room used and approved for child
- Licensing Specialist Observed Bottles of Liquor in a Floor Model Cabinet with No Child Proof Device and a Bottle Of…13A.15.05.04B(3)
Licensing specialist observed bottles of liquor in a floor model cabinet with no child proof device and a bottle of liquor on a storage cabinet in a room across from the living room. Children under the age of 5 were observed playing in the room where the floor model storage cabinet housing the bottl
- On October 08, 2025, Licensing Specialist Observed a Child Younger Than 12 Months Old Asleep in an Infant Seat13A.15.05.06H
On October 08, 2025, licensing specialist observed a child younger than 12 months old asleep in an infant seat. Child remained in the seat until it woke up.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Bottles of Alcohol Stored in a Floor Model Storage Cabinet13A.15.10.02
Licensing specialist observed several bottles of alcohol stored in a floor model storage cabinet . The cabinet doors did not have a child proof device. Licensing specialist observed a bottle of Seagram's Gin sitting on a cabinet in a room used and approved for child care. The cabinet top serves as a
Sep 26, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a bottle of Spray and Wash in the bathroom accessible to children in care, scissors on a cabinet accessible to children and a bottle of alcohol on a cabinet within reach of children in the back room. The backroom is used as access to the bathroom an
- At the Time of the Inspection the Provider Was Missing Emergency Forms for 3 Children.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Gate Was Missing at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading to the Upper Level of the Home13A.15.05.04B(2)
At the time of the inspection, a gate was missing at the bottom of the stairs leading to the upper level of the home. The provider has a gate at the access way between the main child care room and the back room that has the bathroom. the stairs are on the other side of the gate and are accessible wh
- At the Time of the Inspection the Shed Was Open and the Children Have Access to the Grill in the Back Yard.13A.15.05.05A
- When Specialist Arrived, Provider's Hair Was Wet and She Stated She Put a Hair Treatment on While the Children Were Playing.13A.15.08.01B(4)
- When Specialist Arrived, Provider's Hair Was Wet and She Stated She Put a Hair Treatment on While the Children Were Playing.13A.15.08.01B(5)