Catoctin Sun Nature Preschool
CHAPEL PLACE, WALKERSVILLE, MD 21793Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Of the Files Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
Of the files reviewed, one emergency form needs to have the emergency contact's address and phone number added, and one needs to be updated. Director will send these to LS and will review all files to ensure all emergency forms are complete.
- Of the Files Reviewed, One Was Missing Immunizations13A.16.03.04G
Of the files reviewed, one was missing immunizations. Director will send these to LS and will review all files to ensure they are all complete.
- Two Staff Files Are Missing the Center's Copies of the Criminal Background Checks13A.16.03.05C
Two staff files are missing the center's copies of the criminal background checks, although one file had the staff member's copy. Director will see if CJIS will resend these to her, if not, then the staff will need to be reprinted.
- One Staff Is Missing a Medical Report in the File. This Needs to Be Obtained, Put in the File, and Sent to LS ASAP.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Director's 12 Hours of Training for the Last Full Year Has Not Been Completed13A.16.06.05C(1)
Director's 12 hours of training for the last full year has not been completed, she completed 7 hours and needs to complete 5 more ASAP. Director will send this and the corrected professional development plan to LS ASAP.
- Director Did Not Complete the 2024 BHS and Will Do So ASAP and Send to LS.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- Two Teachers Need to Take the 2024 BHS Update ASAP and Send to LS When Completed13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers need to take the 2024 BHS update ASAP and send to LS when completed. One teacher completed 9 hours of training in the last year and needs to make up 3 more, and another teacher completed 9.5 hours and needs to make up 1.5 more. These certificates, along with the completed professional d
- On Fridays There Is Not a Staff Member Present Who Has Completed the Medication Administration Training, When The…13A.16.11.04F(1)
On Fridays there is not a staff member present who has completed the Medication Administration Training, when the director is not present. Director will have another staff who is present on Fridays complete this ASAP and send the certificate to LS.
Apr 16, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Director Notified LS in April of a Staff That Left in January13A.16.03.06A(2)
Director notified LS in April of a staff that left in January. Director was reminded that she needed to let OCC know of staff changes within 5 days of its occurrence.
- The Director Completed 5 Hours of Training for the 22-23 Year and Needs to Complete 7 More Hours to Complete Her Annual…13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director completed 5 hours of training for the 22-23 year and needs to complete 7 more hours to complete her annual training. Director was reminded that she also needs to complete 12 hours of training for the current year. Director will send LS the missing 7 hours of training with the profession
- The Director Needs to Complete the Current BHS Update and Will Do So as Soon as Possible13A.16.06.05C(3)
The director needs to complete the current BHS update and will do so as soon as possible. Certificate will be sent to LS to show it was completed.
- One Teacher Is Missing the Health and Safety Update, and Will Have This Completed as Soon as Possible13A.16.06.09C
One teacher is missing the health and safety update, and will have this completed as soon as possible. Director will send certificate to LS to show it was completed.
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