Sandra Nelum Ratnayake
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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Reminded the Provider That if a Child Is Napping and Is Under the Age of 2 Years Old13A.15.08.01D(1)(a)
LS reminded the provider that if a child is napping and is under the age of 2 years old, the provider or substitute shall remain within sight and sound of the child. LS observed, that the infant room door was closed, where provider cannot monitor children appropriately.
Jun 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Specialists Were Unable to Obtain Proof of a Medical Evaluation or Release of Information for the Provider, Additional…13A.15.02.03B(2)
Specialists were unable to obtain proof of a medical evaluation or release of information for the provider, additional adult, or substitutes that were due no later than February 28, 2023. Provider is asked to obtain the missing information and submit the information to the OCC.