Maria Trout
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
- 7
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe One Emergency Card with Annual Update. Provider Must Immediately Submit the Updated Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed a Fire Pit with No Cover on It. Provider Must Immediately Submit Corrected Evidence.13A.15.05.05A
May 7, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current First Aid and CPR Training for the Provider - Send a Copy of the Updated CPR and First Aid…13A.15.06.02A(1)
LS did not observe current First Aid and CPR training for the Provider - send a copy of the updated CPR and First Aid card or certificate to OCC
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards Needing the Child's Doctors Name13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed 2 emergency cards needing the child's doctors name, address and phone number and 1 emergency card needing the parents signature - update and send a copy to OCC
- LS Did Not See the 20224 Basic Health and Safety Training - Send the Certificate to OCC When Complete13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe the Medication Form for 1 Child in Care - Have the Parent Complete the Form and Send a Copy to OCC…13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
LS did not observe the medication form for 1 child in care - have the parent complete the form and send a copy to OCC for correction and place in the child's file