Natalie Burgess
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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Testing for All Children Enrolled13A.15.03.02B
LS did not observe lead testing for all children enrolled. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a second lead test or an appointment to obtain one for four children and evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one for one child
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on One Child's Form. Provider Must Immediately Submit Evidence of the Correction.13A.15.03.04A(1)
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Individual Who Was Not Approved as a Substitute Provided Care for a Child in the Provider's Absence.13A.15.06.03B(1)
Apr 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe an Annual Update for Each Child Enrolled.13A.15.03.04A(3)
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Physician Name and Information for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS did not observe the Physician Name and Information for one child. Provider must have the form corrected and immediately submit evidence of the correction to the office.