Sylvia Family Childcare LLC
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
- 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 (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Child Was Missing Evidence of Immunization Record.13A.15.03.02A
May 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Provider Is Missing Medical Evaluation for New Resident.13A.15.03.05E
- Provider Will Need to Place a Protective Barrier Behind the Gate Where the Air Condition and Plants Are Located.13A.15.05.05A
Jun 26, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Children Were Missing Evidence of All Required Immunization13A.15.03.02A
- Children Were Missing Evidence of Appropriate Lead Screening/test.13A.15.03.02B
- Child Care Home Second Room Has Been Approved by Fire Inspector Provider Will Need to Place a Gate in Front of The…13A.15.05.04B(2)
Child care home second room has been approved by Fire Inspector Provider will need to place a gate in front of the bottom of the basement steps .
- The Provider Will Enclosed the Exposed Wiring for the Cable Box in the Backyard.13A.15.05.05A
- First Aid Kit Needs 1 Gauze Roll and Liquid Fragrance Free Hand Soap.13A.15.10.01H(1)