Deborah Kurtz
SAINT THOMAS DRIVE, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Has an Above Ground Pool in Her Fenced Back Yard13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an above ground pool in her fenced back yard. The pool is still open and will be closed next week, at which time they will put on a cover. There is not an alarm in the pool. The provider is advised to obtain an alarm to put in the pool as required. The fenced area where the pool is
Oct 25, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Provider's First Aid and CPR Certification Expired in March 2024 and She Has Not Renewed It13A.15.06.02D(1)
The provider's first aid and CPR certification expired in March 2024 and she has not renewed it. The provider is reminded to complete a renewal course as soon as possible. The LS gave the provider the contact information for the trainer she took her course from the last time.
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety update. Provider is advised to take the course as soon as possible and to screenshot the completion page, as the 2023 update no longer generates a certificate. Provider is reminded to complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety training by
- The Provider Did Not Complete 12 Hours of Continued Training Last Year13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider did not complete 12 hours of continued training last year. The training she took in March 2024 went toward training not taken during the 2021-2022 training cycle. Provider is advised to complete and submit 12 hours of training for the 2022-2023 training cycle and 12 more hours for the c
Oct 18, 20234 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Does Not Keep Attendance. Provider Is Advised to Keep Attendance and Have the Child's Parent Verify with a Signature.13A.15.03.03B
- The Provider Has One Child Enrolled13A.15.03.03E
The provider has one child enrolled. The provider does not have evidence in the child's file that his parents were given the Guide to Regulated Care. Provider is advised that this must be given to the parents and evidence that it was given to the parents should be in the child's file.
- The Provider Did Not Complete 12 Hours of Training for the 2021-2022 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider did not complete 12 hours of training for the 2021-2022 training cycle. Provider is advised to complete 12 hours of training as soon as possible to make up for training not taken last year. Provider is reminded to complete and submit 12 hours of training for the current cycle by Novembe
- The Provider Was Unable to Locate Her Fire and Emergency Drill Log13A.15.10.01A(3)
The provider was unable to locate her fire and emergency drill log. The provider did not have children from June to August 2023, so did not conduct drills then. Provider is advised to complete fire and emergency drills with her child that is enrolled and to send a copy of her log once that is comple
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