Sofia Abera
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
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than 5 Children Enrolled That Are Missing Health Inventory Part 2.13A.15.03.02A
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than 4 Children Enrolled Without an Annual Update on the Child's Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children Under 12 Months of Old Sleeping in an Unapproved Resting Place.13A.15.05.06H
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child in Care Emergency Form That Wasn't Maintained.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Oct 13, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Child in Care Without the Appropriate Lead Screening Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Emergency Form That Was Not Updated Annually and Signed and Dated by The…13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed more than one emergency form that was not updated annually and signed and dated by the parent. Emergency forms shall be updated as needed but at least annually.
- Licensing Specialist Observed First Aid Kit That Was Not Properly Maintained13A.15.10.01H(1)
Licensing specialist observed first aid kit that was not properly maintained. First aid kits shall be properly maintained at all times and are readily accessible in the child area approved area.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child with Medication on Their Record but the Provider Does Not Have the Medication For…13A.15.11.04D(1)
Licensing specialist observed a child with medication on their record but the provider does not have the medication for the child. Medication for the child unless otherwise noted shall be at the child care with the child.