Melissa Moore
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 11
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Sep 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Daily Pickup Information.13A.18.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Part 1 of the Health Inventory for One Child in Care.13A.18.03.04D(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Fire Drills Conducted for Four Months in 2024. Provider Will Send Statement of Correction.13A.18.10.01A(3)(c)
Aug 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing an Annual Update. LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Daily Pickup Information.13A.18.03.04C
- Staffing Patterns Are Not Accurately Posted in All Rooms.13A.18.03.05B
- One Teacher Ended Employment August 9th. A Delete Form Must Be Submitted.13A.18.03.06A
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Completed Training Documented on the Professional Development Plan for the Last Full Year.13A.18.06.05G
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for One Teacher Documented on the Professional Development Plan.13A.18.06.06D(1)