Martha Gagnon
HARROW HILLS COURT, 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 3 Children Need Part I and II of the Health Inventory and One Child Needs an Updated Shot Record.13A.15.03.02A
- Two Children Need the 2 Year Old Lead Blood Test.13A.15.03.02B
- The Emergency Disaster Plan Needs to Be Updated. This Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.15.10.01A(4)
Apr 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- One Child Needs Their Doctor Telephone Number on Their Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Now Has a Hot Tub13A.15.05.05A
Provider now has a hot tub. The hot tub cover needs to be locked. Provider states the hot tub is empty and she doesn't have the correct electrical hook up for it yet. It has two covers on it at this time.
- Provider's CPR and 1st Aid Certification Expired on 2/1/2413A.15.06.02D(1)
Provider's CPR and 1st aid certification expired on 2/1/24. She is scheduled to be recertified on 5/11/24. She needs to send a copy of her new certification to specialist when complete.
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