Sugar Plums Child 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 202513 Findings13 Important
- LS Observed Mouse Droppings in the Rooms Approved for Child Care.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- LS Observed Mouse Droppings in the Facility.13A.16.05.01A(3)
- LS Observed a Pipe Underneath the Sink That Leaks Water When the Sink Is Being Used in the Lemondrops Classroom13A.16.05.04
- LS Observed Mouse Droppings in a Variety of Classrooms at the Facility.13A.16.05.11A
- LS Observed Mouse Droppings Inside of Multiple Rooms in the Facility.13A.16.05.11A
- LS Did Not Observed Any Continued Training for the Director at the Facility.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training for 2 Preschool Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Continue Training for 2 Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed One Aide with 2 Infants Inside of the Lemondrop Classroom.13A.16.08.02A
- During the Inspection LS Observed 1 Aide Inside of the Classroom with 2 Infants.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed an Aide Inside the Lemondrops Classroom with 2 Infants.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed 1 Aide with 2 Infants Inside of Lemondrops Classroom.13A.16.08.03A
- LS Observed Crockpots Inside of the Infant Classrooms. Facility Stated That They Use It for Bottle Heating.13A.16.10.04B
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed the Facility's Emergency Forms Missing Information Including Children's and Parents' Address.13A.16.03.04C