Shabnam Abdul Ghias
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
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 9, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current First Aid and Cpr Certificate During the Inspection.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- LS Observed the Cleaning Products Under the Bathroom Sink Had a Child-proof Lock but It Was Not Secured When LS First Investigated It.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed 1 Instance of an Emergency Form That Was Missing the Enrollment Date13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 1 instance of an emergency form that was missing the enrollment date, schedule, and physician contact information. There was also 1 instance of a child whose emergency information was not filled out on the OCC approved form.
- LS Observed 1 Uncapped Electrical Outlet in the Basement.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- LS Observed That the Provider Left the Children in the Basement While They Went to Locate Some Documents.13A.15.08.01F