Nivia Mendieta
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 2 Children's Emergency Forms Missing Physicians Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Jun 23, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialists Could Not Observe Evidence of Attendance From the Year 202113A.15.03.03H
Licensing specialists could not observe evidence of attendance from the year 2021. The Provider is asked to maintain attendance records going back at least 2 years going forward.
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Card That Was Missing Authorized Pickup Information13A.15.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed an emergency card that was missing authorized pickup information, and one instance of a child in need of documented lead testing on their form. The Provider is also reminded when the children turn 2 years old they will need another lead test.
- Licensing Specialists Observed a Gap Exceeding 3 Hours on the Written Schedule Between Lunch and Afternoon Snack13A.15.12.01F
Licensing specialists observed a gap exceeding 3 hours on the written schedule between lunch and afternoon snack. The provider is asked to adjust the schedule times to fall within the appropriate timeframe.