Nora Castro-Mordan
MONTGOMERY PLACE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Emergency Form Missing Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed One Childs Emergency Form Missing the Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Mar 14, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed an Individual Who Was Not Reported or Approved by The Office of Child Care.13A.15.06.03B(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed an Individual Whos Medical Evaluation and Permission to Examine Records Of…13A.15.06.03D(3)
At the time of the inspection LS observed an individual whos medical evaluation and permission to examine records of abuse and neglect was not summited to The Office of Child Care.
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed an Individual Who Was Not Approved by The Office of Child Care.13A.15.06.04B
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed an Adult Who Did Not Meet Regulatory Requirements to Supervise Children .13A.15.08.01A
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