Ruby Ambush
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20263 Findings3 Important
- One Child Is Missing the Health Inventory Part 2, Provider Will Obtain This From the Parents and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02A
- One Child Is Missing a Lead Test, Provider Will Obtain This From the Parents and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02B
- A Whistle Needs to Be Added to the First Aid Kit, Provider Will Send a Photo of This When She Has It.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Feb 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Two Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated and Two Need to Have Child's Physician's Info Added13A.15.03.04A(3)
Two emergency forms need to be updated and two need to have child's physician's info added. Provider will send these to LS to show this has been done.
- Provider Installed an Above Ground Pool on the Back Patio and Did Not Let LS Know13A.15.03.05C(1)
Provider installed an above ground pool on the back patio and did not let LS know, since it will now make the back yard off limits for child care and registration will need to be revised. Provider understands that she needs to let LS know when any changes that may affect her registration occur.
- Provider Now Has an Above Ground Pool on the Back Patio13A.15.05.05C
Provider now has an above ground pool on the back patio. Provider needs to put an alarm in the pool and on the back door leading to the back yard. Back yard will be made off limits for children in care and provider will use front yard or nearby parks for play. Provider will send photos to LS when th
Feb 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- One Child Is Missing a Health Inventory and Immunizations. Provider Will Get This From Parent and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02A
- One Child Is Missing a Lead Test. Provider Will Get This From Parent and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02B
- Three Children's Emergency Forms Need Additional Information, Doctor's Info, Address of Emergency Contact13A.15.03.04A(1)
Three children's emergency forms need additional information, doctor's info, address of emergency contact. Provider will send LS corrected emergency forms.