Zainb Nisa
GRAINGER COURT, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- 7
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 1 Emergency Form Is Not Signed or Dated. 1 Emergency Form Needs to Be Annually Updated. Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Nov 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Upon Arrival ,LS Observed the Additional Adult Answer the Door From the Dining Room Area of the Home13A.15.04.03C
Upon arrival ,LS observed the additional adult answer the door from the dining room area of the home. LS observed the provider in the basement with 4 children under 2 present in care.
- Upon Arrival ,LS Observed the Additional Adult Answer the Door From the Dining Room Area of the Home13A.15.07.07A
Upon arrival ,LS observed the additional adult answer the door from the dining room area of the home. LS observed the provider in the basement with 4 children under 2 present in care.
- Upon Arrival ,LS Observed the Additional Adult Answer the Door From the Dining Room Area of the Home13A.15.08.01B(5)
Upon arrival ,LS observed the additional adult answer the door from the dining room area of the home. LS observed the provider in the basement with 4 children under 2 present in care.
Oct 23, 20247 Findings7 Important
- A Child Was Present in Care That Did Not Have a File for Review. Provider States This Child Was Enrolled Previously.13A.15.03.03H
- One Child Did Not Have an Emergency Card Available for Review.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Two Children Had Emergency Cards That Were Not Signed or Dated13A.15.03.04A(3)
Two children had emergency cards that were not signed or dated. Once child had an emergency card that was not updated. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
- There Were 2 Children Who Did Not Have Immunization Records on File13A.15.03.04C
There were 2 children who did not have immunization records on file. Two children did not have a blood lead test on file. One child did not have a Health Inventory on file.
- Upon Arrival to This Inspection LS Observed a Person That Is Unknown the Office of Child Care with the Child Care…13A.15.04.03C
Upon arrival to this inspection LS observed a person that is unknown the Office of Child Care with the child care children on the basement level of the home. LS observed a total of 6 children on the basement level with 4 under the age of 2. The provider was coming down from the bedroom level and the
- Upon Arrival to This Inspection LS Observed a Person That Is Unknown the Office of Child Care with the Child Care…13A.15.07.07A
Upon arrival to this inspection LS observed a person that is unknown the Office of Child Care with the child care children on the basement level of the home. The provider was coming down from the bedroom level and the additional adult was on the main level of the home. This person left the child car
- Upon Arrival to This Inspection LS Observed a Person That Is Unknown the Office of Child Care with the Child Care…13A.15.07.07C(1)(a)
Upon arrival to this inspection LS observed a person that is unknown the Office of Child Care with the child care children on the basement level of the home. The provider was coming down from the bedroom level and the additional adult was on the main level of the home. This person left the child car
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