Sara Lachewitz
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 5, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Lead Screening for 2 Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing lead screening for 2 children enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing a Parent Written Agreement for 1 Child Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.03A
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing a parent written agreement for 1 child enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain this missing record and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Has 1 Emergency Card That Is Missing the Source of Health Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of this inspection the provider has 1 emergency card that is missing the source of health care. The provider is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to the LS.
- The Provider Has a Pool on the Premises of the Home13A.15.05.05C
The provider has a pool on the premises of the home, that is missing the sensor or alarm that is required to be in the pool. The pool is not located in an approved child care area. The provider is to submit evidence this has been obtained and installed correctly.