Simply Mervo-Lous Child Care Development Center
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Workman Comp Insurance.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- LS Did Not Observed 6 Hours Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- The Director Does Not Have a Current CPR Card.13A.16.10.02A(1)
May 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Training for Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Training for the Year.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hr Continued Training for the Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update for Aide13A.16.06.12B(3)
Apr 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hrs Continued Training for Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
Sep 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not See an Approved CPR Card13A.16.10.02A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Current Fire Permit.13A.16.16.09A