Meseret Tegegne
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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Parent Handbook Does Not Include Specific Language About How the Children Will…13A.15.03.03A
Licensing specialist observed that the parent handbook does not include specific language about how the children will be disciplined and what techniques the provider will and will not use. Provider Is asked to review COMAR 13A.15.07.04 and add a section into their parent handbook about child discipl
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Review the Attendance Records for Previous Years During the Inspection13A.15.03.03B
Licensing specialist did not review the attendance records for previous years during the inspection. Provider is asked to send these to the OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 4 Instances of Children's Emergency Forms with Missing Information Including Their First…13A.15.03.04A(1)
Licensing specialist observed 4 instances of children's emergency forms with missing information including their first name, birthday, enrollment date, emergency contact address, and physician phone number. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents to have this filled in.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Emergency Forms in Need of Annual Updates Form the Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed 5 Instance's of Children's Files with Missing or Incomplete Health Forms Including Part…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed 5 instance's of children's files with missing or incomplete health forms including part 1, part 2, lead tests, and immunization records. Provide is asked to follow up with the parents to correct this.
Jan 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of an Emergency Form in Need of an Annual Update13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of an emergency form in need of an annual update, and 3 instances where it could not be determined if an update was needed because the enrollment date was not filled out. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.