Tigist Mengesha
BILLMAN LN, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Three Children’s Files Are Missing Evidence of Immunizations13A.15.03.04C
Three children’s files are missing evidence of immunizations, and five children in care are missing evidence of lead testing. The provider must obtain the documents and place them in the files as soon as possible.
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Licensing Specialist Observed a New Area of the Home Designated for Child Care13A.15.05.04A(1)
A Licensing Specialist observed a new area of the home designated for child care. While this area has been approved by the fire marshal, it has not yet been approved by the Office of Child Care. The provider is reminded that this area cannot be used for child care unless it has received approval fro
Feb 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Appropriate Lead Screen for a Child in Care and Immunizations Records for a Child in Care.13A.15.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Two Year Old Child Resting in a Crib13A.15.05.06D
Licensing Specialist observed a two year old child resting in a crib. The provider stated that it was the parents request. However, licensing specialist reviewed this regulation with the provider.
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