Sarita Phillips
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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Child Enrolled Does Not Have the Doctor's Information Listed on Their Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child enrolled does not have the doctor's information listed on their emergency form. Please ensure that the parent reviews, completes, signs, and dates the emergency forms and forwards a copy to the Licensing Specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet.
Aug 16, 20245 Findings5 Important
- 2 Children Did Not Have Evidence of Having Had Blood Lead Tests Done at 2 Years of Age13A.15.03.04C
2 children did not have evidence of having had blood lead tests done at 2 years of age. Please forward copies of the blood lead test results to the OCC once obtained.
- The Licensing Specialist Learned That the Co-provider's 3-year-old Daughter and 11-year-old Son Have Been Residents Of…13A.15.03.05C(1)
The Licensing Specialist learned that the co-provider's 3-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son have been residents of the home since May. Going forward, the provider and co-provider stated that they understand and will comply with this regulation.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Large13A.15.05.05A
The Licensing Specialist observed a large, steel hedge trimmer located in the middle of the yard and a sharp, gardening tool resting on the deck steps. The hedge trimmer and gardening tool were relocated and made inaccessible to the children in care during the inspection.
- The Provider and Co-provider Did Not Complete the Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training Which Was Due by March…13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider and co-provider did not complete the update to the basic health and safety training which was due by March 31, 2024. Please complete the update to the basic health and safety training and forward copies of your certificates to the OCC.
- The Provider Did Not Update the Written Emergency and Disaster Plan Annually13A.15.10.01A(4)
The provider did not update the written emergency and disaster plan annually. The provider updated the written emergency and disaster plan during the inspection.