Jesus Loves Me Daycare
MECHANICS VALLEY, NORTH EAST, MD 21901Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Ls Observed Missing Fire Drills for 2024 and No Record Could Be Found for 2025 Fire…13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
At the time of the inspection the Ls observed missing fire drills for 2024 and no record could be found for 2025 fire drills or disaster plan.
- At the Time of the Inspection the Ls Observed Several Caps Missing for the Electrical Socket.13A.16.10.04F
Aug 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, the School Age Bathroom Has a Broken Toilet Tank Lid, and Peeling on the Ceiling13A.16.05.01A(1)
At the time of the inspection, the school age bathroom has a broken toilet tank lid, and peeling on the ceiling. The hallway near the preschool bathroom has water stains on the ceiling.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.07.06A
At the time of the inspection, a staff person was in School Age classroom and has not been cleared recently by the office. Staff had recently left the program (6 months ago) and returned to work.
Sep 7, 20235 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Staffing Patterns Were Posted but Have Not Been Updated to Reflect Current Staff.13A.16.03.05B
- Several Walls Have Chipping and Peeling Paint in Both Rooms 1 and 2 (School Age Rooms) and Room 3 (3's Room).13A.16.05.01A(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection the Carpet in the Hallway Used as Egress to the Playground Is Lifting Up and Is a Tripping Hazard.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- The Carpets in the School Age Room Have a Lot of Debris and Need to Be Vacuumed.13A.16.05.11A
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Aide Was Missing Her 6 Hours of Required Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
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