Martha Whalen
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Could Not Observe Age-appropriate Lead Testing for Two Children in Care13A.15.03.04C
At the time of inspection, LS could not observe age-appropriate lead testing for two children in care. LS requested provider send evidence of age appropriate lead-testing for these children.
Mar 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, the Provider Had Three Children Present Under Two Years of Age13A.15.04.03B
At the time of inspection, the provider had three children present under two years of age. The provider explained to LS that one child turns two years old on Friday, March 14, 2025, and previous LS had told provider that she could have a child present if it was the child's birth month when they wil
- At the Time of Inspection, the Provider Had Three Children Present Under Two Years of Age13A.15.07.07A
At the time of inspection, the provider had three children present under two years of age. The provider explained to LS that one child turns two years old on Friday, March 14, 2025, and previous LS had told provider that she could have a child present if it was the child's birth month when they wil
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed a Bathroom Cabinet with Hydrogen Peroxide Bottles Accessible to Children13A.15.10.02
At the time of inspection, LS observed a bathroom cabinet with hydrogen peroxide bottles accessible to children. LS asked provider to add a child lock to the cabinet, or to move the bottles to make them inaccessible or out of reach of children.
Apr 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed One Child That Did Not Have Evidence of Part I of the Health Inventory Filled Out13A.15.03.04C
At the time of inspection, LS observed one child that did not have evidence of Part I of the health inventory filled out. LS asked provider to have the child's parent or guardian complete the form and then submit evidence to LS.