Lisa Woodward
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) and NAFCC accreditation. 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)Accredited
- Recognized by Eco-Friendly Program, Quality Business Practices, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
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 (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child SW Without H1 & H2 Forms13A.15.03.04C
Child SW without H1 & H2 forms. Children LV and OV without allergy action plans and medication on site. Allergies listed on the health inventory.
- Gauze Pads and Thick Gauze Pads Not Observed.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Dec 28, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Ls Observed Substitute MN Fingerprints Completed April 2018. Correct Immediately.13A.15.06.03D(4)
- OCC Was Not Notified of New Resident. (JSW)13A.15.03.05C(1)