Mariela Khatibi
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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Jun 14, 2024⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 14, 20247 Findings7 Important
- At the Time of Inspection 3 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing Updating.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- AT the Time of Inspection There Was an Unapproved Substitute Present. "Substitute" Said That She Has Been Here for 6 or 7 Months.13A.15.03.05D(1)
- At the Time of Inspection a Small Blanket Toy Was in the Crib with a Child and Covering the Child's Face. It Was Removed.13A.15.05.06F
- At the Time of Inspection an Unapproved Substitute Was with the Children in the Childcare Area.13A.15.06.03D(2)
- At the Time of Inspection an Unapproved Substitute Was with the Children in the Childcare Area.13A.15.06.03D(3)
- At the Time of Inspection an Unapproved Substitute Was with the Children in the Childcare Area.13A.15.06.03D(4)
- At the Time of Inspection an Unapproved Substitute Was with the Children in the Childcare Area.13A.15.06.03E