Veenu Duggal
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an 8 Month Old in a Pack and Play with a Bib, Pacifier Leash and Toys for Playtime13A.18.09.03B(2)
Licensing Specialist observed an 8 month old in a pack and play with a bib, pacifier leash and toys for playtime. Provider is reminded that the child cannot be left in the pack and play to play. Provider states they leave the baby there so the other children do not step on the infant. LS reminded pr
May 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Emergency Forms That Were Missing Information13A.18.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed two children's emergency forms that were missing information. Provider is asked to get the forms completed completely and submit proof via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Water Temperature That Was 130.5 Degrees13A.18.05.07A
Licensing Specialist observed a water temperature that was 130.5 degrees. Provider is asked to have the water turned down and Licensing Specialist will conduct a follow-up to ensure correction.
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Review Any Individualized Infant/toddler Activity Plans13A.18.09.02B
Licensing Specialist was unable to review any individualized infant/toddler activity plans. Provider is asked to create them, have the parents fill them out and submit photographic evidence via email.
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Two Year Old Child Sleeping in a Pack and Play13A.18.09.04A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed a two year old child sleeping in a pack and play. Provider was reminded that children over two must sleep on cots or mats.
Jul 19, 20239 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 13 Children at Time of Inspection13A.18.04.02C
Licensing Specialist observed 13 children at time of inspection. Provider states that 1 child is her grandchild and was picked up during the inspection.
- OCC Received an Anonymous Complaint That States That They Have Witnessed Mice Running Rampant While Children Are Taking…13A.18.05.01C
OCC received an anonymous complaint that states that they have witnessed mice running rampant while children are taking naps as well as mouse poop littered on the counters, play pens where the babies sleep and on the floors. Licensing Specialists did not observe any mice during the inspection but di
- OCC Received an Anonymous Complaint That States That They Have Witnessed Mice Running Rampant While Children Are Taking…13A.18.05.11A
OCC received an anonymous complaint that states that they have witnessed mice running rampant while children are taking naps as well as mouse poop littered on the counters, play pens where the babies sleep and on the floors. Licensing Specialists did not observe any mice during the inspection but di
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider13A.18.08.08B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed the provider, who is also the director and in charge of a group of children, leave the approved basement area to go upstairs, leaving a person unknown to the office alone. Licensing Specialists advised the provider not to leave the children alone with an unapproved and
- Upon Arrival to the Home13A.18.09.01C(3)
Upon arrival to the home, Licensing Specialists observed a total of 12 children being permitted to view passive television (Baby Shark). 3 of those children were under the age of 2. They were observed watching the television show for at least 20 minutes.
- Licensing Specialists Observed One Child Watching Passive Television (Baby Shark) While Eating a Piece of Bread.13A.18.09.01C(5)
- OCC Received a Complaint That States That the Beds That the Children Sleep on Are Quite Frankly Disgusting13A.18.09.04A(1)
OCC received a complaint that states that the beds that the children sleep on are quite frankly disgusting. They have not been washed in years. Licensing Specialists observed stained children's sofa like mats that children were resting on. There were no visible bedding (sheets) on the bedding.
- OCC Received an Anonymous Complaint That States They Have Witnessed Mouse Poop Littered in the Playpens Where The…13A.18.09.04A(3)
OCC received an anonymous complaint that states they have witnessed mouse poop littered in the playpens where the babies sleep. Licensing Specialists observed 7 cribs that had mouse droppings in them and at least 2 cribs that had what appeared to be urine stains, and one which appeared to be mold st
- Licensing Specialist Observed Extra Mattresses and a Child's Sofa Placed Inside of Cribs for Resting Purposes13A.18.09.04C
Licensing specialist observed extra mattresses and a child's sofa placed inside of cribs for resting purposes. Provider states that they are used as extra padding for the children. LS reminded provider that only the items that come with the crib may be used for children in care. 2 of the 7 cribs in