Rena Collins
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Lysol Spray Accessible to Children in the Bathroom13A.15.10.02
Licensing Specialist observed Lysol spray accessible to children in the bathroom. The fireplace pokers were accessible to children. Corrected on site.
- Provider Did Not Show Evidence of Emergency Cards; Therefore Licensing Specialist Could Not Observed Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Did Not Show Evidence of Parent's Permission to Walk Children to Community Park for Outdoor Play.13A.15.03.04B(4)
- Provider Will Place Barriers in Front of the Kitchen Areas to Make It Inaccessible to Children in Care.13A.15.05.04B(2)
- Provider Did Not Show Evidence of Annual Basic Health and Safety Training That Was Due by 12/31/2024.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Jan 26, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Children Were Missing Their Health Inventory and Evidence of Required Immunization13A.15.03.02A
- Children Were Missing Evidence of Lead Screening.13A.15.03.02B
- A Child Was Missing Their Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Children Were Missing Annual Update for Their Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Hot Water in the Upstairs Bathroom Exceeded 120 Degrees13A.15.05.01E
- Licensing Specialist Observed Dumbbells Accessible to Children's in the Living Room Childcare Space.13A.15.05.04A(3)
- Provider Did Not Have a Protective Barrier in Front of the Upstairs Steps as Required.13A.15.05.04B(2)
- When Licensing Specialist Arrived13A.15.07.07A
When Licensing Specialist arrived, a child responded to the door bell ring through the front door first, then the child proceeded to the kitchen window screen to talk the Licensing Specialist. The child was leaning on the screen trying to see the Licensing Specialist.