Wanda Melvin
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Child Latch Was Not Attached Securely on Kitchen Cabinet Under Sink and Cleaning Products Were Accessible To…13A.15.10.02
The child latch was not attached securely on kitchen cabinet under sink and cleaning products were accessible to children. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child.
- Two Children Did Not Have the Parents Portion of Health Inventory. Please Submit Copies of Forms Once Completed to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.02A
- The Pack and Play Had Two Holes in the Mesh of the Pack and Play Area. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.09.02A(1)
Feb 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Missing Doctors Information on Emergency Card. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Corrected Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Three Children Did Not Have Updated Emergency Cards. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(3)