Tamaika Calimano
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 5 Children Are Missing Lead Tests in Their Files. Provider Will Get These and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02B
- 3 Children Are Missing Contracts in Their Files. Provider Will Send These to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.03A
- Provider's Daughter Had Been Deleted in 2023 and Recently Moved Back to the Home in February and OCC Was Not Notified13A.15.03.05C(1)
Provider's daughter had been deleted in 2023 and recently moved back to the home in February and OCC was not notified. Provider did send a 1202 to LS in March reporting her daughter as a resident and sub. Paperwork needs to be submitted. Provider's other daughter moved out and LS was not notified o
- Provider's Daughter Had Been Deleted in 2023 and Recently Moved Back to the Home in February and OCC Was Not Notified…13A.15.03.05D(1)
Provider's daughter had been deleted in 2023 and recently moved back to the home in February and OCC was not notified and a release of information was not sent to LS within 5 days. Provider will send a release of info to LS immediately.
- Provider's Daughter Had Been Deleted in 2023 and Recently Moved Back to the Home in February and OCC Was Not Notified…13A.15.03.05D(2)
Provider's daughter had been deleted in 2023 and recently moved back to the home in February and OCC was not notified and she has not been printed since 2022 and needs new prints and a privacy rights form ASAP.