Tonya Tilghman
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Provider Failed to Notify OCC Immediately That the Substitute Had Been Under a Court Issued Protective Order Since…13A.15.03.05C(3)
Provider failed to notify OCC immediately that the substitute had been under a court issued protective order since March 2025 and has current pending criminal charges. As a substitute and parent of a child in care, the individual had access to other children in care.
- Provider Failed to Notify OCC Immediately That the Substitute Had Been Under a Court Issued Protective Order Since…13A.15.07.07A
Provider failed to notify OCC immediately that the substitute had been under a court issued protective order since March 2025 and has current pending criminal charges. As a substitute and parent of a child in care, the individual had access to other children in care.
Dec 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed an Emergency Form for Each Child in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed an emergency form for each child in care. LS observed some missing information on emergency forms. Provider will ensure that parent completes the emergency form thoroughly.
- LS Observed an Emergency Form for Each Child in Care13A.15.03.04C
LS observed an emergency form for each child in care. LS observed some missing information on emergency forms: authorized pick up, physicians information, health assessments . Provider will ensure that parent completes the emergency and medical forms thoroughly.
- LS Did Not Observe a Parent Signature and Date on the Medication Administration Form13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
LS did not observe a parent signature and date on the medication administration form. Provider will have the parent sign the form immediately.