Teresa Matthews
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed One Child Missing an Emergency Form.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Testing Results for Four Children.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe a Written Agreement for Two Enrolled Children.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for One Enrolled Child.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed One Child's Health Inventory Part 1 Not Completed by the Parent13A.15.03.04C
LS observed one child's health inventory part 1 not completed by the parent. LS observed 5 children's health inventory part 1 not dated by the parent. LS observed 6 sibling children's health inventory part 2 missing the children's contact information. LS observed four children missing lead screenin
- LS Observed Broken Outdoor Play Equipment.13A.15.09.02A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Updated Annually.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- LS Observed the Refrigerator in Need of Cleaning.13A.15.12.02A
Sep 13, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Two Children Missing an Emergency Form.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for Two Enrolled Children.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Several Children's Emergency Forms Missing Required Information.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed What Appeared to Be Bed Frame Parts Being Stored in the Outdoor Play Area13A.15.05.05A
LS observed what appeared to be bed frame parts being stored in the outdoor play area. LS observed deflated plastic pools in the outdoor area. The pools were not being used.
- LS Observed What Appeared to Be Bed Frame Parts Being Stored in the Outdoor Play Area13A.15.07.07A
LS observed what appeared to be bed frame parts being stored in the outdoor play area. LS observed deflated plastic pools in the outdoor area. The pools were not being used during the inspection.