Mildred Mattocks
LUCKPENNY PLACE, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for One Child Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for one child enrolled in care. Evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test must be immediately submitted by the Provider. LS observed one form with the parent's religious objection that was not verified via signature and date by the c
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form. Provider Must Immediately Submit Evidence of All Corrections.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Provider must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms to the office.
Oct 13, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Health Assessment for Each Child13A.15.03.02A
LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment for each child. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a health assessment signed and dated by a physician or evidence of an appointment to obtain a medical assessment.
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Provider must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately.
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