Smarty Pants
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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.04.02D
At the time of inspection, facility has a 6 year old child enrolled with no prior approval from OCC or documentation on file stating the child will not be attending kindergarten. Facility must submit documentation for the child to remain in preschool or disenroll the child.
- At the Time of Inspection, One Child with Asthma Indicated Did Not Have the Required Asthma Action Plan13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
At the time of inspection, one child with asthma indicated did not have the required asthma action plan. Facility must receive this documentation immediately and submit evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed Expired Benadryl for a Child with Allergies13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
At the time of inspection, LS observed expired Benadryl for a child with allergies. The facility must discard or return this medication to parents immediately.
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, the Facility Stated That Milk Was Not Being Provided by the Center or by Parents13A.16.12.01A(2)
At the time of inspection, the facility stated that milk was not being provided by the center or by parents. LS requested that the facility begin serving milk with all meals and to notify LS when implementing the change.