Mary Anderson
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
- 5
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 202612 Findings12 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Records for One Enrolled Child. Please Correct by Sending Copies of Child Records to This Specialist.13A.15.03.02A
- The Provider Did Not Have Written Agreements for Enrolled Children. Please Correct by Sending Copies of the Agreements to This Specialist.13A.15.03.03A
- The Provider Did Not Have Attendance Records. Please Correct by Sending This Specialist Copies of the Attendance Records.13A.15.03.03B
- The Provider Did Not Have the 2025 Fire Drill Record. This Was Corrected on Site When the Provider Gave the Specialist a Written Statement.13A.15.03.03H
- The Provider Lacked an Emergency Form for One Child and Another Emergency Form Was Missing the Child's Physician…13A.15.03.04A(1)
The provider lacked an emergency form for one child and another emergency form was missing the child's physician information. Please correct this by sending copies of the emergency forms.
- The Provider Transports Children to and From School but Lacked Signed Transportation Permission From the Parents13A.15.03.04B(3)
The provider transports children to and from school but lacked signed transportation permission from the parents. Please correct this by sending signed permission slips to this specialist.
- The Provider Lacked Records for One Enrolled Child and Did Not Have the Complete Health Inventory Part 2 and Lead Test…13A.15.03.04C
The provider lacked records for one enrolled child and did not have the complete Health Inventory Part 2 and lead test results for another child. Please correct this by sending copies of the missing forms.
- The Provider Told This Specialist That the Back of Her Backyard Fence Was Destroyed13A.15.03.05C(3)
The provider told this specialist that the back of her backyard fence was destroyed. Backyard is the approved outdoor area. The provider said installing the new part of the fence took about a week. The provider also reported a leak in the basement. The ceiling has been fixed but the provider has not
- Licensing Specialist Checked the Water Temperature and Found It Was 124 Degrees F13A.15.05.01E
Licensing specialist checked the water temperature and found it was 124 degrees F. Please correct this by sending this specialist a photo of a thermometer showing the water temperature at or below 120 degrees F.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a TV Stand Covered in Dust, and White Residue on the Table and Floor in the Basement13A.15.05.03A
Licensing specialist observed a TV stand covered in dust, and white residue on the table and floor in the basement. Please correct this by sending the specialist photos showing the cleaned-up child care space.
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Please correct this by sending a copy of the training certificate.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cleaning Agents on the Table and by the Washer and Dryer in the Basement13A.15.10.02
Licensing specialist observed cleaning agents on the table and by the washer and dryer in the basement. Please correct by sending photos showing the cleaned up basement.
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing the Physician Information Listed on Their Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(1)