Tender Moments Daycare
ALTHEA COURT, WALDORF, MD 20601Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete the training as soon as possible and submit the certificate to the OCC.
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- There Are 5 Children in Care Who Are Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are 5 children in care who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please ensure that the parents obtain this information for the file.
- The Provider Does Not Have Evidence That Parents Were Given the Guide to Regulated Care Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
The provider does not have evidence that parents were given the Guide to Regulated Care pamphlet. Provider is advised to give one to all parents and keep documentation in the file that it was received by the parents. Licensing Specialist will forward the provider the updated pamphlet.
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