Maria Hernandez
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 14 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Noticed a Can of Lysol Spray in the Bathroom That Was Accessible to Children in Care13A.15.10.02
Licensing Specialist noticed a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom that was accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Noted That the Emergency Forms for Children in Care Are Outdated, and Some That Needed an Annual Update by Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Sep 16, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Lysol Spray and Windex Accessible to Children in Care in the Bathroom and Living Room.13A.15.10.02
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Discipline Policy for Children in Care.13A.15.03.03A
- Provider Could Not Provide Evidence of Attendance Being Taken Daily for Children in Care.13A.15.03.03B
- Provider Did Not Have the 2024 Fire/ Emergency Drills Available.13A.15.03.03F
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Lead Screenings for Children in Care and Child Records Missing the Health Immunization…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed no lead screenings for children in care and child records missing the health immunization part 2. Licensing specialist also observed an emergency form without the physician information.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Older Than 12 Months in the Playpen but No Note of Approval by Parents.13A.15.05.06D
- Provider Did Not Have a Written Screen Time Policy for Parents.13A.15.09.01B(6)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe 1% Milk in the Refrigerator Used for Child Care.13A.15.12.01D
Sep 22, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Hazardous Items in the Cabinets Such as Cleaning Agents and Scissors in the Kitchen.13A.15.05.04B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Releases of Information and Medical Evaluations That Are Over Four Years Old (From 2019)13A.15.02.03B(2)
- Specialist Observed Ants Crawling on a Child's Lunchbox in the Kitchen.13A.15.05.01C
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Suitable Barriers Such as a Gate to Protect Children From Accessing Unapproved Areas of the Home.13A.15.05.04B(2)