Shari Rupert
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Oct 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Assessment Missing for One Child at Time of Inspection.13A.15.03.04C
Oct 12, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LE Does Not Have an Emergency Card. EV, DW and KS Need Annual Updates to Their Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Multiple Children Enrolled Missing a Lead Test or Lead Test 2.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Observed 3 Children's Under 2 Years Old During the Inspection.13A.15.04.03B
- LS Observed Multiple Sleeping Mats That Were Torn.13A.15.05.06A
- LS Observed Cabinet Under Kitchen Sink That Contained Cleaning Products That Were Not Properly Secured.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observe Whole Milk in the Fridge, but No 1% Milk for Children 2 and Older.13A.15.12.01D