Teresa Hough-Martin
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.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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Pet Policy in the Parent Agreement.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Observed That There Is a Cat Living in the Home That Is Unknown to the Office of Childcare.13A.15.03.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe a Basic Health and Safety Update for 2024.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Observed That the Refrigerator Temperature Was 43 Degrees.13A.15.12.02B
Sep 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- At Time of the Inspection, LS Observed a 17 Months Old Child Without Any Emergency Form in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
At time of the inspection, LS observed a 17 months old child without any emergency form in care. Provider stated he started coming to her care this Monday.
- LS Observed 6 Emergency Forms Needs to Be Updated Annually.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- At Time of the Inspection Provider Stated Her Husband Mr13A.15.03.05C(1)
At time of the inspection provider stated her husband Mr. Martin K no longer the resident of the child care home since March 2024. Provider did not notified the OCC a change in resident of the child care home.
Sep 19, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Child NS Emergency Form Was Not Dated, and the Annual Update Was Not Filled Out Properly..13A.15.03.04A(3)
- When Inspecting the Home13A.15.03.05C(1)
When inspecting the home, LS Jordan asked Provider Hough-Martin if there were any changes in residents and or substitutes. Ms. Hough-Martin stated that a person resides in the home from time to time. LS Jordan inspected the bathroom noted and approved for childcare on the second floor and noticed m
- LS Jordan Observed the 6 Mat Were Tattered with the Foam Visible.13A.15.05.06A
- During the Inspection LS Jordan Observed a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer with in Reach to the Children in Care.13A.15.10.02