Sana Ali
LONGMEAD RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Provider Does Not Have the Health Inventory , Lead Testing and Immunizations for a Two Year Old Child Enrolled.13A.15.03.02A
Provider does not have the health inventory , lead testing and immunizations for a two year old child enrolled.. Two other children are missing immunization records.
- Child Younger Than 6 Years Old Is Missing Led Testing.13A.15.03.02B
Nov 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Forms for Two Children Are Missing Source of Health Care Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Equipment Platform and Swing Seats Need to Be Cleaned13A.15.05.05A
Equipment platform and swing seats need to be cleaned. Ropes from swing seats need to be replaced. the ropes are deteriorating due to exposure to the weather.
Nov 16, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That the Health Assessment for 5 Children Enrolled, Was Missing or Incomplete.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Testing Completed for 6 Have Children Enrolled.13A.15.03.02B
- Wooden Slacks in Backyard Fence Has Pieces That Are Broken. LS Reminded Provider to Take Pictures Once Repairs Are Made.13A.15.05.05A
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