Mary Dejesus
GROSS AVENUE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Emergency Drills Had Been Conducted by the Provider13A.15.10.01A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed no emergency drills had been conducted by the provider. Provider needs to submit a written statement of their understanding that emergency drills need to be conducted twice per year.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That a Triangular Bandage and Fragrance Free Soap Was Missing From the Provider's First…13A.15.10.01H(1)
Licensing Specialist observed that a triangular bandage and fragrance free soap was missing from the provider's first aid kit. Provider needs to obtain items and submit photographic evidence that the two items have been obtained.
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