Terrie Coates
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Files13A.15.03.03A
Upon inspection of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that there was no proof of parent agreements for 3 children enrolled. Please submit evidence of the completed parent agreements to the specialist for correction. In the future, please ensure that written agreements with the pare
- One Child Enrolled Was Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Provided the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
One child enrolled was missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible that the parent was notified about the consumer pamphlet. Please see th
- The Emergency Form for One Child in Care Did Not Contain an Emergency Contact Person or the Doctor's Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
The emergency form for one child in care did not contain an emergency contact person or the doctor's information. Please ensure that the parent reviews, signs, and dates the emergency form and forward a copy to the Licensing Specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet.
- Several Children in Care Were Missing Evidence of a Lead Test at 24 Months of Age13A.15.03.04C
Several children in care were missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age, two children were missing evidence of updated immunization records, and two children enrolled had no evidence of an immunization record on file. Additionally, one child was missing evidence of the health inventory par
- There Was No Evidence That the Parents/guardians of 1child Enrolled Was Given the Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
There was no evidence that the parents/guardians of 1child enrolled was given the screen time policy. The provider is advised to provide the screen time policy to the parents of all children in care. Please submit evidence that the parent has received the written screen time policy to the Licensing
- The Specialist Noted That the Provider's Emergency Disaster Plan Had Not Been Updated Since 202413A.15.10.01A(4)
The specialist noted that the provider's emergency disaster plan had not been updated since 2024. The provider reviewed and updated the emergency disaster plan during the inspection. Discussed regulation with the provider.
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were Children's Scissors Within Reach of the Child Care Children13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, there were children's scissors within reach of the child care children. The provider relocated them during the inspection. Discussed regulation with the provider.
Mar 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 3 Children's Emergency Forms Need to Updated. Please Forward a Photo of Each Updated Emergency Form to the OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Upon Arrival of the Provider's Home the Licensing Specialist Observed That the Provider Had 3 Children Under the Age Of…13A.15.04.03B
Upon arrival of the provider's home the Licensing Specialist observed that the provider had 3 children under the age of 2 in care. Upon direction of the Licensing Specialist the provider had a parent of 1 of the infants pick up their child during the inspection.
- The Provider Was Late Completing the 2023 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider was late completing the 2023 update to the basic health and safety training. She completed the training on 5/1/2024 and is was due 3/31/2024. Additionally, the provider did not complete the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training. Please complete the 2024 update to the basic
- Upon Inspection of the Outdoor Activity Area the Licensing Specialist Noted That There Was a Risk for Entrapment on The…13A.15.10.03B(1)
Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist noted that there was a risk for entrapment on the top of the activity equipment. There were 2 gaps between the woods panels on the left side and 4 gaps between the wood panels on the right side of the activity equipement that meas
Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 1 Child's Parent Was Not Given a Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
1 child's parent was not given a consumer pamphlet. The child's parent signed and dated a copy of the consumer pamphlet during the inspection.