Tiffany Portillo
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
- 7
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Written Record of Daily Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
- LS Observes 3 Emergency Forms Missing Information for 3 Children in Care.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe a Posted Disaster Plan in the Child Care Space.13A.15.10.01A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe a Posted Disaster Plan in the Child Care Space.13A.15.10.01A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe a Updated Written Emergency Disaster Plan.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- When LS Asked the Substitute if She Knew Where to Locate the Emergency Disaster Plan the Substitute Stated That She Did…13A.15.10.01D
When LS asked the substitute if she knew where to locate the emergency disaster plan the substitute stated that she did not know where it was. The substitute did reach out to the provider and the provider sated that it was located on her phone and she would send it via email to the LS. The Substitut
Dec 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Was Notified That There Are at Least 3-4 Children in Care However All Children Are Off This Week13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS was notified that there are at least 3-4 children in care however all children are off this week. When asked for the emergency forms for the children the substitute was unable to locate the forms stating that she really did not know where the provider kept them. The substitute stated "I just know
- LS Was Notified That There Are at Least 3-4 Children in Care However All Children Are Off This Week13A.15.03.04A(2)
LS was notified that there are at least 3-4 children in care however all children are off this week. When asked for the emergency forms for the children the substitute was unable to locate the forms stating that she really did not know where the provider kept them. The substitute stated "I just know
- No Emergency Forms for Children in Care Were Located During the Inspection.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Substitute Was Not Familiar with Any of the Requirements of This Subtitle.13A.15.06.03D(2)
- The Substitute Was Not Familiar with the Location of Any of the Required Documentation.13A.15.06.03E
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Stated That She Is in the Process of Obtaining Legal Custody of Her Niece13A.15.03.05E
Provider stated that she is in the process of obtaining legal custody of her niece. The provider did properly notify the OOC that her 12 year old niece has moved into the child care home.