Machelle Johnson
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Has an Attendance Sheet13A.15.03.03B
The Provider has an attendance sheet. However the parents aren't signing in and out daily. The Provider will enforce this regulation with the parents and will send the LS a picture of her updated attendance.
- The LS Observed That the Provider Didn't Have a Sub13A.15.03.03C
The LS observed that the Provider didn't have a sub. log to document when the sub. provided care. The LS will email the Provider a copy of a sub log to utilize.
- The Provider Needs MK's Health Inventory One The Provider Needs KJ's Health Inventory One and Two. The Provider Will…13A.15.03.04C
The Provider needs MK's health inventory one The Provider needs KJ's health inventory one and two. The Provider will get these forms and will send the LS a copy to document the correction.
- The Provider Is in the Process of Changing Substitutes. The Provider Will Create a Sub. File.13A.15.06.03E
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That the Provider's Emergency Forms Needed Information: Enrollment Dates13A.15.03.04A(3)
The LS observed that the Provider's Emergency forms needed information: enrollment dates, hours of attendance, Physicians info, updates. The Provider will have families complete the forms and will email the LS a statement of correction.
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated. S.B and K.J13A.15.03.04A(3)