Willow Tree Family Daycare
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed More Than One Child Do Not Have Updated Emergency Cards13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed more than one child do not have updated emergency cards. Provider will send photographic evidence that emergency cards have been updated.
Oct 12, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That the Provider Does Not Have a Written Record of Required Fire/emergency Drills13A.15.03.03F
LS observed that the provider does not have a written record of required fire/emergency drills. Provider will send LS photographic evidence of fire/emergency drills that have been completed.
- LS Observed More Than on Child with Initials B.W., R.T13A.15.03.04C
LS observed more than on child with initials B.W., R.T. and F.S. that do not have updated emergency cards. Provider will send photographic evidence to LS via email showing that emergency cards have been updated. LS also discussed with Provider that all children have to be screened for lead once at 1
- LS Observed Un Covered Lawn Mower and Gas Can in the Back Yard13A.15.05.05A
LS observed un covered lawn mower and gas can in the back yard. Provider removed the gas can and lawn mover and placed in shed inaccessible to children. Non compliance was corrected at time of inspection.