Elizabeth Lawson
DUBLIN COURT, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery 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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- 8
- 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 (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was One Child Missing an Annual Update to the Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one child missing an annual update to the emergency form. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency form.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Provider Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the 2025 Basic Health And…13A.15.06.02B(1)
At the time of the mandatory inspection the provider did not have documentation of completing the 2025 Basic Health and Safety. For correction please send the certificate to the licensing specialist.
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection the Provider Was Not Able to Show the Licensing Specialist the Fire Drill Or…13A.15.10.01A(3)
At the time of the full inspection the provider was not able to show the licensing specialist the fire drill or emergency and disaster log. The logs were trapped in a drawer that would not open at the inspection. For correction please submit a copy of the fire drill or emergency and disaster log.
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Provider Does Not Have a Current Certification in Approved Basic First Aid and CPR13A.15.06.02D(1)
At the time of the inspection the provider does not have a current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR. At this time the provider only has her grandchildren in care. For correction please submit a copy of the first aid CPR certificate.
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