Tammy Vest
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Provider Informed Licensing Specialist She Has Not Performed Emergency Drills. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.03F
- Hot Water Temperature Measured 126 Degrees. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.01E
- Provider Could Not Locate the Emergency and Disaster Plan. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01A(1)
Jul 23, 20247 Findings7 Important
- When the Specialist Arrived at the Family Child Care Home There Were 9 Children in Care13A.15.04.03A
When the Specialist arrived at the Family Child care home there were 9 children in care. Provider called a parent and one child was picked up. The capacity was corrected.
- After Diapering the Provider Did Not Wash Her Hands.13A.15.05.03D(1)
- After Diapering the Provider Did Not Wash the Child's Hands.13A.15.05.03D(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, 2 Drawers Had Child Proof Devices but They Were Not Locked. The Drawers Contained Tools and a Lighter.13A.15.05.04B(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection the Provider and Several Children Were Sitting on the Porch Without a Gate at the Top Of…13A.15.05.05A
At the time of the inspection the provider and several children were sitting on the porch without a gate at the top of the stairs, the children were playing in the yard without a gate at the bottom of the stairs. There are more than 3 stairs at the porch.
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Pack and Play Did Not Have a Crib Sheet. The Sheet Needs to Be Snug Fitting.13A.15.05.06A
- Two Children Went in the Home to Change Clothes After Water Play13A.15.08.01C(1)
Two children went in the home to change clothes after water play. One child is 11 years old and the other is 5 years old. Provider had all children come into the home with her.