Malisa Early
JOHN CAMERON WAY, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 6
- 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 (5), Parent Communication & Policies (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20269 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- The Provider's First Aid and CPR Certification Expired in February 202613A.15.06.02D(1)
The provider's first aid and CPR certification expired in February 2026. The provider is advised to complete and submit updated certification as soon as possible.
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are two children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. There is one child who has had a lead test ordered, but there is not a copy of the results in the file. Please obtain this information and inform the OCC once obtained.
- There Is One Child in Care Who Does Not Have a Completed Contract. Please Obtain This Information and Inform the OCC Once It Is Obtained.13A.15.03.03A
- There Is One Child in Care Who Does Not Have a Completed Contract13A.15.03.03E
There is one child in care who does not have a completed contract, which is where the provider informs parents of how to obtain the Guide to Regulated Care. Please ensure that there is documentation that all parents have been given this information.
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Is Missing the Doctor's Name and Contact Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
There is one child whose emergency form is missing the doctor's name and contact information. Please ensure that this information is completed. Please notify the OCC when this has been completed.
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Needs to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There is one child whose emergency form needs to be updated. The child only attends one day a week, so the provider will get the parent to update the form when he attends next. Please notify the OCC when this has been completed.
- There Are Dog Feces in the Outdoor Play Area13A.15.05.05A
There are dog feces in the outdoor play area. The provider is advised to ensure the play area is free from dog feces before the children go outside to play. Please notify the OCC when this has been completed.
- The Provider Did Not Submit a Certificate for the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not submit a certificate for the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete the course and submit a copy of the completion certificate to the OCC as soon as possible.
- The Provider Did Not Submit 12 Hours of Training for the 2024-2025 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider did not submit 12 hours of training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Please complete and submit 12 hours of continued training as soon as possible. Please also complete and submit 12 hours of continued training by June 30, 2026 for the 2025-2026 training cycle.
Apr 25, 20254 Findings4 Important
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Is Missing Required Information (Doctor Name and Phone Number)13A.15.03.04A(1)
There is one child whose emergency form is missing required information (doctor name and phone number). Please have the parent add this information to the emergency form.
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Needs to Be Initialed and Dated by the Parent13A.15.03.04A(3)
There is one child whose emergency form needs to be initialed and dated by the parent, as it has not been updated since November 2023. Please have the parent review the form, make changes as needed, then initial and date.
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training That Was Due by December 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update training that was due by December 31, 2024. The provider was advised to complete this training as soon as possible. She was also advised that she will need to take a screenshot of the completion page and email it to the Licensing
- The Provider Had a Bottle of Air Freshener Spray13A.15.10.02
The provider had a bottle of air freshener spray, a prescription medication container, and hair products within reach of the children. The Licensing Specialist moved these items to a high shelf where it could not be accessible to the children.
May 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Files13A.15.03.03A
Upon inspection of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that there were two children's files that did not contain a written agreement with the parent/guardian. Please submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible stating that in the future written agre
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