Monica Farmer
W FOREST PARK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21207Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Parent Communication & Policies (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Review All Emergency Card for Updated Physician Information and Patents Signature and Dates.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Mar 11, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Daily Attendance Was Not Record on All Children in Care.13A.15.03.03B
- Enrolled Children Were Without a Completed Sign Consumer Guide.13A.15.03.03E
- Review All Emergency Card for Updated Signatures and Dates by Parents. Review Current Card for Completed Information.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Front Steps Are in Need of Repairs13A.15.05.01B
- Provider Front Step Are in Need of Repair.13A.15.05.01B
- During the Visit Several Children Were Interacting with Tablets, Replacing Learning Activities According to Schedule.13A.15.09.01B(2)
- During the Visit a Child Under Two Was Viewing Educational Show During the Visit.13A.15.09.01B(3)
- Provider Must Develop a Log of Screen Time Viewing.13A.15.09.01B(4)(b)
- Cleaning Agent Was Stored Next to Children Snacks During the Visit.13A.15.10.02
- During the Visit, Cleaning Agent Were Visible and Near Snack Items Given to Children.13A.15.10.02
Jan 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Provider Was Not Keep Daily Attendance of Enrolled Children13A.15.03.03B
- Home Fire Permit Expired 1/15/25.13A.15.05.01A
- During the Visit the Family Child Care Home Had Plumbing Issues Being Worked on While Operating Care.13A.15.05.01B
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