Sadia Ahmed
NIGHTSHADE COURT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6) and Medication Administration (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Reviewed 5 Emergency Cards13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS reviewed 5 emergency cards. One emergency card is missing source of healthcare. One child is missing emergency card. Provider had parent send at the time of inspection. Siblings are listed on the same card.
- One Child Is Missing Emergency Card. Provider Had Parent Send at the Time of Inspection. Siblings Are Listed on the Same Card.13A.15.03.04A(2)
Feb 11, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- One Child Has an EpiPen Present but the Medication Form and Action Plan Are Both Incomplete.13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
- Two Children Are Missing Page 2 (Physician Page) of the Health Inventory Form.13A.15.03.02A
- Six Children Are Missing the Evidence of at Least One Lead Screening or Test.13A.15.03.02B
- One Child Is Missing Emergency Forms, One Is Missing the Source of Healthcare Contact Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- One Child Is Missing Emergency Form, Two Are Missing Page 2 of the Health Assessment, Six Are Missing Lead Screenings.13A.15.03.04C
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