Nanda Childcare Center
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20234 Findings4 Important
- On 11/17/2023, at Approx13A.16.07.01
On 11/17/2023, at approx. 10:10am LS observed (on centers surveillance cameras) a teacher being extremely rough with a child in the toddler classroom. Admin staff Andrea Guridi was present when the incident was observed. On 11/27/2023, OCC was notified by facility that the staff member is no longer
- On 11/17/2023, at Approx13A.16.07.03B(4)
On 11/17/2023, at approx. 10:10am LS observed (on centers surveillance cameras) a teacher being extremely rough with a child in the toddler classroom. Admin staff Andrea Guridi was present when the incident was observed. On 11/27/2023, OCC was notified by facility that the staff member is no longer
- On 11/17/2023, at Approx13A.16.07.06A
On 11/17/2023, at approx. 10:10am LS observed (on centers surveillance cameras) a teacher being extremely rough with a child in the toddler classroom. Admin staff Andrea Guridi was present when the incident was observed. On 11/27/2023, OCC was notified by facility that the staff member is no longer
- On 11/17/2023, at Approx13A.16.08.01A(1)
On 11/17/2023, at approx. 10:10am LS observed (on centers surveillance cameras) a teacher being extremely rough with a child in the toddler classroom. Admin staff Andrea Guridi was present when the incident was observed. On 11/27/2023, OCC was notified by facility that the staff member is no longer
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At Approx13A.16.07.01
At approx. 10:10am LS observed (on centers surveillance cameras) a teacher being extremely rough with a child in the toddler classroom. Admin staff Andrea Guridi was present when the incident was observed.