Marcia Robinson-Hamiel
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Medication Administration (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The LS Observed That One Child's Emergency Form Was Missing Enrollment Date13A.15.03.04C
The LS observed that one child's emergency form was missing enrollment date. expected days and times of attendance and Physician's information.
- The LS Observed That A.J's Medication Form Expired and the Parent Didn't Complete the Parental Authorization Part.13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
- The Provider Has A'J Medication but It Isn't Labeled.13A.15.11.04A(3)
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That the Home's Smoke Detector Was Beeping Indicating Low Battery; The Provider Put a New Battery In…13A.15.05.01A
The LS observed that the home's smoke detector was beeping indicating low battery; the Provider put a new battery in the detector to correct this non-compliance.
Jun 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That Three Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated. The Provider Will Get Parents to Update and Will Send LS Pictures to Document.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Heard a Smoke Detector Chirping Indicating It Needs to Be Changed13A.15.05.01A
LS heard a smoke detector chirping indicating it needs to be changed. The provider will change the battery and email the LS a picture of this correction.
- LS Observed That the Provider Started Her Emergency Disaster Plan but Needs to Complete It13A.15.10.01A(1)
LS observed that the provider started her emergency disaster plan but needs to complete it. The provider will complete it and email it to the LS.
- LS Observed a Doughnut Pillow in a Playpen13A.15.10.06B
LS observed a doughnut pillow in a playpen. The provider and LS discussed the Safe Sleep Baby information and the provider removed the doughnut pillow from the playpen. The student wasn't sleeping in there he is on vacation. The student is 11 months.