Mona Scott
OLD CHESTNUT ROAD, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Observed Child #1 Was Missing a Lead Form and A…13A.15.03.04C
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the children files and observed child #1 was missing a lead form and a signature on the 1st page of the health inventory, child #2 is missing a lead form.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Fire Drill and Observed the Provider Has Not Conducted 1 Since Jan.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Provider's First Aid Kit and Observed the Surgical Gauze Pads Were…13A.15.10.01H(1)
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the provider's first aid kit and observed the surgical gauze pads were missing, disposable wash cloths, paper towels, gloves were missing, & fragrance free liquid soap. LS reminded provider to get a whistle and plastic bags. Provider was able to gather g
Jun 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Provider Lacks 30 Minutes of Continued Training for the Time Period of August, 2022 Through July 202313A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider lacks 30 minutes of continued training for the time period of August, 2022 through July 2023. Noncompliance shall be corrected immediately. Training for time frame of August, 2023 through July 24 shall be submitted to the Office by August 05, 2024.
- Provider Shall Record the Completed Training on the Professional Development Form for the Time Period of August, 2023…13A.15.06.02C(2)(b)
Provider shall record the completed training on the Professional Development form for the time period of August, 2023 through July 2024 and submit to the office by August 5, 2024.
Jun 13, 20239 Findings9 Important
- Provider Informed Licensing Specialist That She Had Stopped Maintaining a Written Attendance Record; However, She Plans to Restart.13A.15.03.03B
- Provider Was Unable to Provide a Record of When Fire Drills Were Conducted. She Admitted to Not Conducting Emergency Drills.13A.15.03.03F
- Several of the Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Required Information Such as Doctor's Name and Telephone…13A.15.03.04C
Several of the emergency information forms were missing required information such as doctor's name and telephone number, an emergency contact person with a telephone number, parent's work telephone number.
- Provider Did Not Have the Children Wash Their Hands After They Were Diapered13A.15.05.03D(2)
Provider did not have the children wash their hands after they were diapered. Provider questioned why it was necessary for the children's hands to be washed after they wee diapered.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Diaper Two Children13A.15.05.03E(2)
Licensing specialist observed the provider diaper two children. Provider did not follow the diapering procedure. Licensing specialist reviewed the procedure with the provider .
- Provider Provided Documentation of 2 Hours of Completed Training for the Time Period of August, 2021 Through July 2022.13A.15.06.02B(3)
- The Provider Has Not Been Maintaining the Development Plan.13A.15.06.02C(1)
- Provider Did Not Record the Completed Training on a Professional Development Plan Form.13A.15.06.02C(2)(b)
- Provider Informed Licensing Specialist She Has Not Been Practicing the Disaster Drills with the Children.13A.15.10.01A(3)
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