Tena Mekonnen
VIVALDI COURT, BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child in Care Without the Following Documents: Health Assessment and Evidence of All Required Immunizations.13A.15.03.02A
- Provider Is Remined That Each Child Enrolled There Shall Be a Written Record for Each Day's Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Child in Care with an Emergency Form That Has Not Been Updated Annually13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing specialist observed more than one child in care with an emergency form that has not been updated annually. Each child's emergency form shall be updated as needed but at least annually, and signed and dated by the parent.
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