Penka Stanimirova
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20247 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for Each Child Born on or After January 1, 201513A.15.03.02B
LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider.
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form. Provider Must Immediately Submit Evidence of Corrected Forms.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Children's Hands Being Washed After Toileting13A.15.05.03D(2)
LS did not observe children's hands being washed after toileting. Provider must ensure that infants' hands are also washed after diaper changes.
- LS Observed Soft Bedding Items, a Mobile, and Christmas Stockings Used in Cribs and Decorating Cribs13A.15.05.06F
LS observed soft bedding items, a mobile, and Christmas stockings used in cribs and decorating cribs. Provider must remove all items from each crib. Items may not be hung on the sides or from above any crib at any time. Provider must submit evidence that all items have been removed.
- LS Observed the Children Being Served Snacks While Viewing a Video13A.15.09.01B(5)
LS observed the children being served snacks while viewing a video. Provider is reminded that children may not eat snacks while viewing technology and to limit viewing to no more than 30 minutes per week of passive technology.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence That Each Child's Parent Has Been Provided a Copy of the Written Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent has been provided a copy of the written screen time policy. Provider must provide each parent with a copy and immediately submit evidence that the policy has been provided to each parent.
- LS Observed an Infant Playing with a Balloon While Lying in a Playpen.13A.15.10.02
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information for Each Child Enrolled. Provider Must Submit Evidence of Corrected Forms Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(1)