Shaniqua Duhon
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 Children's Records & Files (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed More Than on Emergency Form That Has Not Been Updated Annually and Signed and Dated by a Parent13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed more than on emergency form that has not been updated annually and signed and dated by a parent. Provider shall send photographic evidence showing that the emergency forms have been updated for children.
- LS Observed More Than One Child in Care That Do Not Have a Completed Lead Form13A.15.03.04C
LS observed more than one child in care that do not have a completed lead form. Provider shall send photographic evidence of lead forms for children.
Sep 8, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Provider Does Not Have Written Record of Each Day's Attendance in Care That Is Verified by the Child's…13A.15.03.03B
LS observed Provider does not have written record of each day's attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent. Provider shall provide letter of corrections.
- LS Observed Provider Does Not Have Record of Fire/emergency Drills13A.15.03.03F
LS observed provider does not have record of fire/emergency drills. Provider shall conduct fire/emergency drills moving forward and send letter of corrections.
- LS Observed More Than One Child That Have a Missing Health Inventory Part One or Part Two13A.15.03.04C
LS observed more than one child that have a missing health inventory part one or part two. LS observed more than one child that have missing lead forms and missing immunization forms Provider must sent photographic evidence of missing forms to LS.