Mother Catherine Academy
CHAPTICO ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery 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
- Recognized by Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 2 Children Did Not Have Evidence of Having Had a 2nd MMR Vaccination When They Turned 5 Years of Age13A.16.03.04G
2 children did not have evidence of having had a 2nd MMR vaccination when they turned 5 years of age. Please forward a copy of an updated immunization record to the OCC for both children.
- The pre-k3 Aide Was Alone on the Playground with a Group of 7 Children While the After Care Program Was in Session13A.16.08.02B
The pre-k3 aide was alone on the playground with a group of 7 children while the after care program was in session. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you will have a qualified staff person in charge of the after care children at all times.
- The Center Was Not Aware That They Needed to Give the Parent of Each Enrolled Child a Written Screen Time Policy13A.16.09.01C(6)
The center was not aware that they needed to give the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy. While on site, the director submitted a written statement explaining that she will make sure the parents receive the screen time policy along with the discipline policy at the start of t
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That a List of Emergency Phone Numbers Was Not Posted by the Telephone in the pre-k4…13A.16.10.01C
The Licensing Specialist noted that a list of emergency phone numbers was not posted by the telephone in the pre-k4 classroom. A list of emergency phone numbers were posted by the telephone in the pre-k4 classroom during the inspection.
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That There Wasn't a Written Handwashing Procedure Posted in the Bathroom Utilized by The…13A.16.11.03A
The Licensing Specialist noted that there wasn't a written handwashing procedure posted in the bathroom utilized by the pre-k3 classroom. A written handwashing procedure was posted in the pre-k3 bathroom during the inspection.
May 15, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Outdoor Activity Area13A.16.05.12D
Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area, the Licensing Specialist noticed that 1 of the 3 stepping climbers needs to be repaired as the top part of the stepping climber was positioned on top of a cone which made it unusable and off limits to the children. Please forward a photo to the OCC displ
- Both Pre-K Aides Had Only Completed 4.5 Hours of Continued Training for the 2022-2023 Time Frame13A.16.06.12B(1)
Both Pre-K aides had only completed 4.5 hours of continued training for the 2022-2023 time frame. 1.5 hours of continued training that the Pre-K aides completed during the 2023-2024 time frame was put toward the 2022-2023 time frame in order to correct this noncompliance.
- The Licensing Specialist Learned That the Center Was Not Storing Perishable Food Items From the Students' Lunch Boxes…13A.16.12.04F(3)
The Licensing Specialist learned that the center was not storing perishable food items from the students' lunch boxes in the refrigerator. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that your staff understand and will comply with this regulation.
- Both Pre-K Refrigerators Were Not Equipped with an Indicating Thermometer13A.16.12.05C(3)
Both Pre-K refrigerators were not equipped with an indicating thermometer. Please forward photos to the OCC of both Pre-K thermometers which shall be graduated at 2 degrees Fahrenheit intervals.
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