Pats Day Care
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 (4), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed Children with No Contract.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Observed Child Missing Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed Children Missing Health Inventory Part 1, Part 2, Shots, Doctors Information and Emergency Contact.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training.13A.15.06.02B(3)
- LS Observed CPR and First Aid Expired.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- LS Observed Razor in the Bathroom13A.15.10.02
LS observed razor in the bathroom. Razor was removed during the inspection. LS did not observe a lock for the kitchen cabinet with cleaning supplies.
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Was Not Notified of Charges for Substitute of Provider.13A.15.03.05C(2)(a)
Jan 10, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Infant Sleeping in a Swing. Provider Removed the Child From the Swing During the Inspection.13A.15.05.06H
- LS Observed Cleaning Supplies Under the Cabinet in the Kitchen. Provider Will Put a Lock on the One Cabinet That Has Cleaning Supplies.13A.15.10.02
Jan 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Some Children Missing Contracts in Their File.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Observed a Child with No Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Children Missing Health Inventory Part 1+2, Lead, Doctors Information on Emergency Forms and Parent Signature.13A.15.03.04C
- Provider Did Not Notify LS of New Dog in the Home. Provider Will Send Paper on Dogs ASAP.13A.15.03.05C(1)
- LS Observed Broken Basketball Hoop, Trash and Debris in the Backyard.13A.15.05.05A