Tammy's Loving Touch Child Care
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cleaning Supplies in the Second Floor Bathroom Accessible to Children and a Sealed Bottle…13A.15.10.02
Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies in the second floor bathroom accessible to children and a sealed bottle of alcohol in the basement on top of a tall table. Corrected during inspection. The Provider made these items inaccessible to children.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Completed.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels in the Basement Bathroom13A.15.05.03B
Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in the basement bathroom. Corrected during inspection. The Provider placed paper towels in the bathroom during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Child Proof Device Secured on the Cabinet Under the Sink Containing Cleaning…13A.15.05.04B(3)
Licensing Specialist did not observe the child proof device secured on the cabinet under the sink containing cleaning products. Corrected during inspection. The Provider secured the child proof device during the inspection.
Nov 1, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Diapering Surface Sanitized After Diapering.13A.15.05.03E(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Diapering Pad with Tears in It.13A.15.05.03E(3)
- Upon Arrival of Inspection, LS Did Not Observe a Gate Secured at the Bottom of the Steps Leading to the Second Floor13A.15.05.04B(2)
Upon arrival of inspection, LS did not observe a gate secured at the bottom of the steps leading to the second floor. Corrected during inspection. Provider was able to secure the gate.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Take a Child to the Restroom on the Second Floor of the Home Leaving The…13A.15.06.05B
Licensing Specialist observed the Provider take a child to the restroom on the second floor of the home leaving the Volunteer with children on the first floor. Corrected during inspection. Provider returned to the first floor within two minutes. Provider submitted a Substitute form for the Volunteer