Tiny Hearts & Big Smiles Early Childcare LLC
PRINCE GEORGE STREET, GWYNN OAK, MD 21207Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20268 Findings8 Important
- The License Was Not Posted. Corrected on Site When the Provider Found the License and Posted It During This Inspection.13A.15.02.01D
- One Emergency Form Was Missing Authorized Pick Up Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
One emergency form was missing authorized pick up information, emergency contact information, and child's physician's information. Please correct by sending this specialist an updated emergency form.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Barrier at the Bottom of the Steps at the Lower Level of the Provider's House Which Is…13A.15.05.04B(2)
Licensing specialist observed no barrier at the bottom of the steps at the lower level of the provider's house which is the approved child care area. Corrected on site when the provider placed a gate at the bottom of the steps.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Missing Barrier on the Deck Steps13A.15.05.05A
Licensing specialist observed a missing barrier on the deck steps. The provider showed this specialist a new gate, but it has not been installed yet. The specialist observed rakes and a small trampoline in the provider's backyard. Please correct by sending a photo of an installed barrier and cleaned
- Both Co-provider and Provider Have Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
Both co-provider and provider have not completed the 2025 Basic health and safety update training. Please correct by submitting training certificates to this specialist.
- The Co-provider Completed the Online First Aid/CPR Training Which Is Not Approved by the Office13A.15.06.02D(1)
The co-provider completed the online First Aid/CPR training which is not approved by the Office. Co-provider to complete in person training. Correct by sending a registration confirmation and follow up with a training certificate.
- Upon Arrival Licensing Specialist Was Greeted by the Provider at the Door13A.15.08.01B(3)
Upon arrival licensing specialist was greeted by the provider at the door. The specialist walked with the provider down to the lower level of the house and observed 4 children in the kitchen. One child, age one, was in a highchair, and 3 preschool age children were sitting at the table eating their
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Small Trampoline in the Provider's Backyard. Correct by Sending This Specialist a Statement of Correction.13A.15.10.03D(2)
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Child Needs the Physician Information Listed on the Emergency Card13A.15.03.04A(1)
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