Minds N Motion Early Learning Center II
MECHANICSVILLE ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Eighteen Children's Files Were Reviewed to Include All the Infant/toddler Records13A.16.03.02A
Eighteen children's files were reviewed to include all the infant/toddler records. There are 6 children who need the annual update on their emergency card. Please have their parents update the information if needed then initial and date the form. There are 2 children who need the health inventory co
- There Are 4 Children Who Need Documentation of the Lead Blood Tests13A.16.03.02E
There are 4 children who need documentation of the lead blood tests. Please have their parents obtain the lead blood test documents from the physician and add to their files. Lead blood tests need to be done at 12 and 24 months for all children enrolled in a Maryland child care setting.
- There Is One Staff Person Who Became Qualified After Being Hired as a Substitute and Needs the Basic Health and Safety…13A.16.06.09A(5)
There is one staff person who became qualified after being hired as a substitute and needs the basic health and safety training. Please have her complete it as soon as possible and submit a copy of the training certificate to licensing.
- There Is One Preschool Child Care Teacher Who Owes 4 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 1/202613A.16.06.09C
There is one preschool child care teacher who owes 4 hours of continued training that was due by 1/2026. Please have her complete the continued training and forward copies of the completed training certificates to licensing.
- There Is One Aide Who Still Owes 2.5 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 11/202513A.16.06.12B(1)
There is one aide who still owes 2.5 hours of continued training that was due by 11/2025. Please have her complete her continued training and forward copies of the training certificates to licensing.
- The Staffing Patterns Do Not Show Infant/toddler Qualified Staff in the Classrooms with Infants/toddlers During Staff…13A.16.08.02B
The staffing patterns do not show infant/toddler qualified staff in the classrooms with infants/toddlers during staff break time. The director will update the staffing patterns and ensure there is always a qualified infant/toddler staff in those rooms while children are present.
- There Are 12 Infant/toddler Activity Plans That Need to Be Updated as It Has Been More Than 3 Months Since the Plans…13A.16.09.02C
There are 12 infant/toddler activity plans that need to be updated as it has been more than 3 months since the plans were last completed. Please have the parents update the plans and add to the children's files.
Feb 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Toilets in the Small House Are in Need of Cleaning13A.16.05.08B
The toilets in the small house are in need of cleaning. There is dried urine around the base of the toilet. Under the toilet seat and around the seat bolts are also in need of cleaning. The bathrooms should be cleaned on a daily basis and spot cleaned as necessary throughout the day.
- There Is a Fence Panel That Has Fallen Which Surrounds the Inground Pool on Site13A.16.05.12F
There is a fence panel that has fallen which surrounds the inground pool on site. The pool cover is secured on the pool. The center has inquired about replacing the panel but the whole side section needs to be replaced due to the fence not being available anymore. This needs to be fixed immediately
- There Are 4 Staff Persons Who Need a Completed Staff Orientation on File13A.16.06.02
There are 4 staff persons who need a completed staff orientation on file. The director should go over the items on the staff orientation with them and then sign off. Forward copies of the completed staff orientations to the licensing specialist.
- There Are 2 Staff Who Do Not Have a Staff Medical Completed on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
There are 2 staff who do not have a staff medical completed on file. The staff persons must obtain a completed medical as soon as possible and forward a copy to the licensing specialist.
- There Are 4 Aides Who Did Not Complete the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)
There are 4 aides who did not complete the 3 hour basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Please have them sign up this month and complete the training as soon as possible in March 2025. Forward copies of the training certificates once completed.
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