Playshare Daycare
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two Children Who Do Not Have Emergency Contacts Listed on Their Emergency Card13A.18.03.04C
There are two children who do not have emergency contacts listed on their emergency card, One child need authorized pick up person designated on their emergency card and one child needs their emergency card updated.
Nov 8, 202312 Findings12 Important
- There Are Two Children Missing the Health Inventory 1 Which Is Completed by the Parents13A.18.03.04D(1)
There are two children missing the health inventory 1 which is completed by the parents. The provider will obtain this from the parents and send copies to the licensing specialist.
- There Is One Child Who Is Missing the Health Inventory Part 2 Completed by the Doctors13A.18.03.04D(3)
There is one child who is missing the health inventory part 2 completed by the doctors. The provider will receive this information from the parents and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- There Are 8 Children Who Need Lead Testing Completed13A.18.03.04E
There are 8 children who need lead testing completed. Of these 8, 3 have no lead completed and are 2 or older, 3 children who are 1 need their first lead screening, and 2 children need their second lead screening completed. The provider will receive this information and send copies to the licensing
- The Staffing Pattern That Is Posted Is From 2020 and Does Not List Which Staff Is with the Children13A.18.03.05B
The staffing pattern that is posted is from 2020 and does not list which staff is with the children. The most current staffing pattern must be posted and a picture sent to the licensing specialist showing it has been posted.
- The Program Does Not Have a Substitute Log. A Copy of One Will Be Sent to the Licensing Specialist.13A.18.03.05E
- The Wooden Playset with the Swings Had a Pole in the Front That Is Rotting on the Bottom Closest to the Sidewalk13A.18.05.12E
The wooden playset with the swings had a pole in the front that is rotting on the bottom closest to the sidewalk. The provider must fix or remove this pole and send pictures for corrections.
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created and It Does Not Show a Primary Staff Member for Each Infant Or…13A.18.09.02A
The provider does not have infant/toddler plans created and it does not show a primary staff member for each infant or toddler during each shift.
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created13A.18.09.02B
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created13A.18.09.02B(1)
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created13A.18.09.02B(2)
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created13A.18.09.02B(3)
- The Provider Does Not Have Infant/toddler Plans Created13A.18.09.02B(4)