Rise N Shine Childcare
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.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
- 7
- 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 (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20265 Findings5 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Attendance Records for All Enrolled Children13A.15.03.03B
The provider did not have attendance records for all enrolled children. Correct by sending a statement of correction and copies of completed attendance records for all children.
- One Emergency Form Was Not Updated, One Was Missing the Home Address, and One Had Two Different Dates of Birth13A.15.03.04A(3)
One emergency form was not updated, one was missing the home address, and one had two different dates of birth. Correct by submitting updated emergency forms.
- The Provider Had Only One Sheet for a Pack and Play and Did Not Have Sheets for Cots13A.15.05.06A
The provider had only one sheet for a pack and play and did not have sheets for cots. Please correct by sending photos of purchased sheets to this specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Outside of the House13A.15.07.07A
Licensing specialist observed the provider outside of the house, standing by the daycare entrance door and talking to a parent, while 4 children were inside of the house. This non-compliance was corrected during the inspection when the provider wrote and gave this specialist a statement of correcti
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Outside of the House13A.15.08.01C(1)
Licensing specialist observed the provider outside of the house, standing by the daycare entrance door and talking to a parent, while 4 children were inside of the house. This non-compliance was corrected during the inspection when the provider wrote and gave this specialist a statement of correcti
Apr 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Is One Child Missing the Lead Screening.13A.15.03.04C
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Is One Child's Emergency Card That Needs to Be Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were Two Children Who Need Their Emergency Cards Dated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There were two children who need their emergency cards dated, one needs the emergency form signed and 5 children need the child's physician information listed on the forms.