Senait Teklu
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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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 Parent Communication & Policies (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Only Observed 4 Hours of Training Completed by the Provider.13A.15.06.02B(3)
Jul 14, 20234 Findings4 Important
- At Time of Inspection13A.15.03.03A
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe a written agreement for two siblings in care that specifies the fees for and provision of care, the providers discipline policy, the presence at the home of any pets or any use of volunteers that is provided to the parent.
- At Time of Inspection13A.15.03.03E
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe evidence that the parents were advised or given information regarding the consumer education on child care and how to file a complaint against a provider.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an Annual Update on One Child's Emergency Form Who Is Enrolled in Care.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- At Time of Inspection13A.15.03.04C
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe evidence of appropriate lead screenings/test for two children enrolled in care. One child is missing their second lead test. The second child is missing evidence of any lead screenings/tests.