Cardinal Hickey Academy Educare and Catholic Montessori Preschool
WEST MOUNT HARMONY ROAD, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 8, 20246 Findings6 Important
- One 4 Year Old Preschool Child Did Not Have Blood Lead Test Results on File During Inspection Today13A.17.03.04E
One 4 year old preschool child did not have blood lead test results on file during inspection today. Please obtain a copy of results from parents and add to file. Please send copy to LS.
- One Employee Was Added in April 2024, but LS Was Not Notified in Writing of the Addition Until May 202413A.17.03.06A(1)
One employee was added in April 2024, but LS was not notified in writing of the addition until May 2024. Program is reminded all new employees are to be reported to OCC within 5 business days.
- One Employee Left Employment in April 2024, but Written Notification Was Not Provided to the Office Until May 202413A.17.03.06A(2)
One employee left employment in April 2024, but written notification was not provided to the office until May 2024. Program is reminded the operator shall provide written notification to OCC about the ending of employment of an individual within 5 business days.
- One Employee Began Employment Without Being Fully Cleared by the Licensing Specialist13A.17.07.06A
One employee began employment without being fully cleared by the Licensing Specialist. LS had fingerprint results, but no notarized release form to conduct a clearance for child and adult abuse. Once LS was made aware of the new employee, the program forwarded a release form almost immediately and
- Medication Administration Forms Are Good for 1 Year13A.17.11.04A(1)(b)
Medication administration forms are good for 1 year. One child has a diabetes management plan on file at the facility, but is from the 2023-2023 school year. Please obtain an updated diabetes management plan, which includes all medications at the school, from the child's parent and add to file. P
- Today Was an Early Dismissal Day for the School, So There Were Children Present in Educare Who Ate Lunch13A.17.12.01A(2)
Today was an early dismissal day for the school, so there were children present in Educare who ate lunch. The program did not furnish milk to the children for their meal. Since early dismissal days are the only times the Educare children eat lunch at the program and those days are very few during
Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Notify the Office of the Agent-Educare Substitute Leaving Employment13A.17.03.06A(2)
Operator did not notify the Office of the Agent-Educare Substitute leaving employment. OCC 1203A was completed by Licensing Specialist today at inspection. A 1203 form was given to the Acting Principal to complete and submit to OCC. Please send to Licensing Specialist once completed.
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