Tender Plant Family Child Care
STAMFORD ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21229Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for One Child Present During the Inspection.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Blanket on Top of the Diapering Surface13A.15.05.03E(3)
Licensing Specialist observed a blanket on top of the diapering surface. Corrected during inspection. Provider removed the blanket from the diapering surface.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Potty-chair on an Absorbent Mat.13A.15.05.03F(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Two Gauze Rolls, a Large Gauze Pad, Liquid Fragrance Free Soap, or an Operable Flashlight.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe One Emergency Form. Provider Was Not Able to Locate It at the Time of the Inspection.13A.15.03.04A(1)
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