02/10/2026
🎉 A Special Milestone 🎉
Today is a very special day for Mama Lucy’s Daycare, and we are excited to share this moment with our families and staff.
While our program has proudly served children and families for over 20+ years, today marks one full year since we officially became a Large Family Child Care program — a major goal we worked hard to achieve and successfully accomplished last year.
In addition to this anniversary, we are extremely proud to announce that Mama Lucy’s Daycare has officially reached Maryland EXCELS Level 5 — the highest quality rating available in the Maryland EXCELS system.
For those who may not be familiar, Maryland EXCELS is the state’s quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs. It evaluates programs across multiple areas, including:
• Learning environment and curriculum
• Staff qualifications and ongoing professional development
• Child health and safety standards
• Family engagement and program management
Reaching Level 5 reflects the highest level of quality and continuous improvement, and it is something that very few child care providers achieve, as the process is rigorous, detailed, and requires strong documentation, consistency, and commitment over time.
This milestone is not just an achievement for our program — it is a benefit to our families and children, reinforcing that they are part of a program that meets the highest standards in early childhood education in Maryland.
We are incredibly grateful to our families for their trust and partnership, and to our dedicated staff for their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence every single day. This accomplishment is truly a team effort 💕
Thank you for being part of our journey — we look forward to continuing to grow, improve, and serve our community with pride. 🎊🥳📚❣️
Founder: Lucy
Director: Cathy
