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Childery

Katherine McIntosh

ALL FAITH CHURCH ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Apr 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical12 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 28, 20267 Findings2 Critical5 Important
    • The Shed in the Fenced Back Yard Play Area Is Not Locked and Contains Lawn Equipment and Chemical Hazards13A.15.05.05A

      The shed in the fenced back yard play area is not locked and contains lawn equipment and chemical hazards. Please ensure that there is a lock or a child proof device on the shed to prevent children from access to potential hazards. There are dog feces throughout the play area. Please ensure that thi

    • The Provider's First Aid and CPR Certification Expired in February 202613A.15.06.02D(1)

      The provider's first aid and CPR certification expired in February 2026. Please register for a recertification course as soon as possible. Please complete the course and submit the updated certification card.

    • There Is One Child Who Is Missing Evidence of Immunizations13A.15.03.02A

      There is one child who is missing evidence of immunizations. Please submit an immunization record for this child. There is one child who is missing evidence of a second dose of MMR. Please submit an updated immunization record for this child. There is one child who is missing the Parent Part I of th

    • There Are Two Children Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Lead Blood Test. Please Submit Evidence of Lead Blood Testing for These Children.13A.15.03.02B
    • There Are Three Children in Care Whose Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)

      There are three children in care whose emergency forms need to be updated. Please have the parents review, make changes as needed, initial, and date the emergency form. Please send a copy to the OCC.

    • The Provider Did Not Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete this training and submit a copy of the completion certificate as soon as possible.

    • The Provider Is Short 1 Hour of Training for the 2024-2025 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)

      The provider is short 1 hour of training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Please complete and submit 1 more hour of training as soon as possible. Please also complete and submit 12 hours of training by June 30, 2026.

  2. Jul 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • The Provider Has a Fenced Back Yard for the Children to Play in Outside13A.15.05.05A

      The provider has a fenced back yard for the children to play in outside. There are dog feces, a full gas can, and a large bucket full of water in the fenced play area. The provider is advised to ensure that these items are removed before children play outside. The grass is also very tall in the outd

    • The Provider Has a Can of Paint Primer and a Can of Stain and Sealer for the Deck Sitting in the Floor of the Kitchen13A.15.10.02

      The provider has a can of paint primer and a can of stain and sealer for the deck sitting in the floor of the kitchen. The provider is advised to move these items out of reach of the children.

  3. Jul 29, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • There Is One Child Who Is Missing Evidence of a Health Inventory, Parts I and II13A.15.03.02A

      There is one child who is missing evidence of a Health Inventory, Parts I and II. This child also needs an updated immunization record, as she is missing a second dose of Varicella. Please ensure the parents obtain this information for the daycare file as soon as possible.

    • There Is One Child Who Is Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B

      There is one child who is missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this information for the daycare file as soon as possible.

    • The Provider Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety update. The provider is reminded to complete this training as soon as possible.

  4. Jul 14, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • There Are Two Children Whose Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)

      There are two children whose emergency forms need to be updated. There is one child whose parent did not date the emergency form when they signed it. Please have the parents complete this information.

    • The Provider's Daughter and Her Husband Moved in Last Month13A.15.03.05D(1)

      The provider's daughter and her husband moved in last month. Provider is advised that they will need to submit notarized releases of information.

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