Valencia Gaddy
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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Most Recent Fire Inspection Not Observed for 2025 or 2026.13A.15.02.03B(2)
- LS Observed Missing Parent Contract for Child RB. Provider Stated RB Was Last in Care in January.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Did Not Observe an Attendance Record.13A.15.03.03B
- LS Did Not Observe Fire or Disaster Drills.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Observed Missing Emergency Form for RB. Provider Stated RB Is Currently Not Enrolled.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Stated She Would Pick Child RB Up From School. LS Did Not Observe Written Permission to Transport Child RB.13A.15.03.04B(3)
- LS Observed Missing Lead Test for Child RB. Provider Stated RB Is Not Currently Enrolled. RB Was Last in Care with the Provider in January.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Observed Expired First Aid Cpr Certificate.13A.15.06.02D(1)
Apr 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed a Signed Swimming Permission Slip with Transporting Written at the Top of the Form13A.15.03.04B(3)
LS observed a signed swimming permission slip with transporting written at the top of the form. Provider stated she informed the parent the form was for transporting as well. LS did not observe a signed permission form for the child to be transported to specific locations. LS informed the provider
- Provider Stated She Left with the Child in an Emergency Without Notifying the Parent13A.15.07.07A
Provider stated she left with the child in an emergency without notifying the parent. Provider stated she took the child to an address in Rosedale. LS informed provider she must obtain written permission to transport children to a specific location and notify the parents if the children are leaving
- Provider Stated She Left with the Child in an Emergency Without Notifying the Parent of the Address She Was Traveling To13A.15.08.01B(5)
Provider stated she left with the child in an emergency without notifying the parent of the address she was traveling to. LS informed provider she must obtain written permission to transport children to a specific locations notify the parents if the children are leaving from her home.
Feb 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Parent Contract for Child HJ13A.15.03.03A
LS did not observe a parent contract for child HJ. Provider stated child HJ is a part of her daughter's childcare and she was watching HJ for her daughter who was at the store. Parent contract observed is for the provider's daughter. Provider stated didn't know she had to have child records for chil
- LS Did Not Observe Attendance Recorded for Children TC, DN, DN, and RW for 2/17/2513A.15.03.03B
LS did not observe attendance recorded for children TC, DN, DN, and RW for 2/17/25. Provider stated she was closed for care on 2/18/25 & 2/19/25. LS observed child NT signed in on the attendance for 2/19/25. Provider stated she writes down the dates on the attendance record and the child was signed
- LS Did Not Observe Required Child Records for Children TC and DN. Did Not Observed H1 & H2 for ZE & ZK.13A.15.03.04C