Mattie Sheppard
CALAIS STREET, OXON HILL, MD 20745Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That Seven (7) Children Are Required to Have Health Assessments Completed.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed That Seven (7) Children Are Required to Have Health Assessments Completed13A.15.03.04C
LS observed that seven (7) children are required to have health assessments completed. LS observed that seven (7) children are required to have lead screening completed. One (1) child is required to have immunizations.
Sep 29, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Informed by the Provider That the Children Use Areas of the Home That Have Not Been Approve by OCC13A.15.05.04A(1)
LS was informed by the provider that the children use areas of the home that have not been approve by OCC. The children sometimes play in the garage and are allowed to wait for a parent in the sitting room on the main floor.
- LS Observed That Harmful Products in the Bathroom Such as Cleaning Supplies Were Not Stored Properly.13A.15.10.02
- LS Was Informed by the Provider That She Gave One Child Soda Mixed with Half Water.13A.15.12.01C
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed That 2 Emergency Forms Not Updated Annually as Needed and 2 Was Missing13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed that 2 emergency forms not updated annually as needed and 2 was missing. The provider submitted the 2 emergency forms that were not updated and the 2 that were not present. All emergency forms are now accounted for and updated.
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