Mater Amoris Montessori School
MINK HOLLOW ROAD, ASHTON, MD 20861Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Association Montessori International / USA (AMI/USA).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- LS Observed an Epi Pen That Was Not in the Original Box.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Aide Who Has Not Completed 6 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Mar 7, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Epi-pen That Was Expired.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a File That Was Missing an Annual Update13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Gloves13A.16.10.02E
Licensing specialist was not able to observe gloves, paper towels, safety pins, thermometer, triangular bandage, or wash cloths in the first aid kit.
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