Mary Stellabotta
MILL BRANCH ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- During a Review of Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of emergency forms, it was found that 9 out of the 11 emergency forms have not been updated within a year. In addition, one of the emergency forms is missing the parent's original signature and date. Please have the respective parents review their child's emergency form, initial and
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that an 8 year old girl is missing her Health Inventory Part I and Part II; a 1 year 4 month old boy is missing his 12 month old blood lead test results and missing 3 DTP vaccines, 2 Polio vaccines, one Prevnar vaccine and an MMR and a Varicella va
- The Emergency Disaster Plan Has Not Been Updated Since 202313A.15.10.01A(4)
The Emergency Disaster plan has not been updated since 2023. However, while on-site, the Provider reviewed the plan, initialed and dated it. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.
- During the Inspection, the Provider's First Aid Kit Is Missing the Two Required Rolls of Gauze13A.15.10.01H(1)
During the inspection, the Provider's first aid kit is missing the two required rolls of gauze. Please add these to your first aid kit and send a picture of the two rolls of gauze to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
Dec 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that one child does not have his physician's address listed on his emergency form. Another child does not have any emergency contacts or any physician information listed on his emergency form. Please inform the respective parents of the m
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that the emergency form encompassing the sibling group of three has not been updated within a year. Please notify the respective parent so the parent can review the form for accuracy and then initial and date the form for the update. Plea
- During the Inspection13A.15.05.04B(1)
During the inspection, an outlet was found to be missing caps in both sockets with two children under the age of two present. When this was brought to the attention of the Provider, she capped both sockets. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.
- Neither the Provider or the Co-Provider Could Show Evidence of Having Taken the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Course…13A.15.06.02B(1)
Neither the Provider or the Co-Provider could show evidence of having taken the 2023 Basic Health and Safety course that was due to be completed by March 31, 2024. Please complete the training course and take a screenshot of the page stating you completed the course as it will no longer generate a
Dec 15, 20236 Findings6 Important
- An Almost 6 Month Old Child Was First in Care at the FCC Home on 12/08/202313A.15.03.02A
An almost 6 month old child was first in care at the FCC home on 12/08/2023. However, the parent has yet to provide an emergency form, Health Inventory Part I or II or any immunizations. Providers report that they have given the mother the forms and requested them to be completed. Provider stated
- During a Review of Children's Records, It Was Found That an Enrolled Infant Does Not Have an Emergency Card13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's records, it was found that an enrolled infant does not have an emergency card. Please have the parent complete an emergency card for him and keep it on file. Provide a copy of this completed emergency card to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records, It Was Found That a "Drop-in" Child's Emergency Card Has Not Been Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's records, it was found that a "drop-in" child's emergency card has not been updated. No date is on the emergency card and it was found that the wrong address is on the emergency form. Please have the parent update their child's information and initial and date the emer
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that two children are missing Part I and Part II of the Health Inventory. Another child is missing the appropriate amount of immunizations for her age. As noted previously, an almost 6 month old child is missing his emergency card, immunizations,
- During an Inspection of the Downstairs Bathroom That the Children Use, Dog Feces Was Observed on the Floor13A.15.05.03A
During an inspection of the downstairs bathroom that the children use, dog feces was observed on the floor. When this was brought to the attention of the Providers, one of them immediately cleaned it up. The family has a new puppy who had been in the child care area while this Licensing Specialist
- During the Inspection, the Floor Temperature Was Only 60 Degrees F13A.15.05.04A(7)
During the inspection, the floor temperature was only 60 degrees F. When this was brought to the attention of the Providers, the overall home's thermostat was turned up to heat the home. By the end of the inspection, the room's floor temperature had reached 65 degrees F. Therefore, this non-compl
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