Tasha Coates
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 7
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection Two Children Were Missing the Annual Update13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection two children were missing the annual update. For correction please have the child's parent update the emergency form and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
Aug 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was One Child Missing the Annual Update13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of the full inspection there was one child missing the annual update. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency form.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was 3 Children Missing Documentation of Having Immunizations, and 8 Children…13A.15.03.04C
At the time of the full inspection there was 3 children missing documentation of having immunizations, and 8 children missing documentation of having the lead blood test. For correction please submit copies of the immunizations and the lead blood tests.
Aug 14, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Provider's 12-year-old Goddaughter Was Present During the Inspection and the Provider Does Not Have an Emergency…13A.15.03.02A
The provider's 12-year-old goddaughter was present during the inspection and the provider does not have an emergency form or the other necessary child care documents for her. The provider stated that her goddaughter will not be present again during child care hours as school is starting back up. Goi
- 1 Child Is Missing the Doctor's Contact Information on Their Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
1 child is missing the doctor's contact information on their emergency form. Please forward a photo of the completed emergency form to the OCC.
- 2 Children's Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated. Please Forward a Photo of the Updated Emergency Forms to the OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Provider Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Update Which Was Due March 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the basic health and safety training update which was due March 31, 2024. Please complete the training and forward a photo of your certificate to the OCC.
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Stated That She Was Not Aware That the Home's Written Emergency and Disaster Plan Needed to Be Updated…13A.15.10.01A(4)
The provider stated that she was not aware that the home's written emergency and disaster plan needed to be updated annually. The provider reviewed, initialed, and dated the home's written emergency and disaster plan during the inspection.