Tierra King
HAMBURG DRIVE, HARFORD, MD 21009Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 6, 20269 Findings9 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Children Were Missing Evidence of Lead Testing/screening.13A.15.03.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Gate Was Missing at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading to the Upper Level of the Home.13A.15.05.04B(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Gate Was Missing at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading to the Upper Level of the Home.13A.15.05.04B(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Crib Sheet in a Pack and Play Does Not Have a Snug Fit and Can Pose a Risk to Sleeping Baby.13A.15.05.06A
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Crib Sheet in a Pack and Play Does Not Have a Snug Fit and Can Pose a Risk to Sleeping Baby.13A.15.05.06A
- Provider Had Not Completed the 18 Hours of Training Required for First Year of Registration.13A.15.06.02B(2)
- Provider Had Not Completed the 18 Hours of Training Required for First Year of Registration.13A.15.06.02B(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Air Freshener Was Accessible to Children in the First Floor Bathroom.13A.15.10.02
- At the Time of the Inspection, Air Freshener Was Accessible to Children in the First Floor Bathroom.13A.15.10.02
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