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Childery

Our Lady Star of the Sea Pre-K, After Care & Before Care

ALEXANDER STREET, SOLOMONS, MD 20688Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Maryland Accreditation.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
50
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Sep 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • During a Review of a Sampling of Children's Records13A.16.03.04C

      During a review of a sampling of children's records, it was found that five children had no physician's information whatsoever on their emergency forms. Another child did not have the physician's address or a parent signature on their emergency form. Please inform the parents of the respective chi

    • During a Review of a Sampling of Children's Records13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      During a review of a sampling of children's records, one child in the Pre-K program was missing his Health Inventory Part I in his file. The teacher was able to obtain the completed form and added it to his file during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.

    • During a Review of a Sampling of Children's Records13A.16.03.04D(3)

      During a review of a sampling of children's records, one child in the Pre-K program was missing his Health Inventory Part II in his file. The teacher was able to obtain the completed form and added it to his file during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.

    • During a Review of a Sampling of Children's Records13A.16.03.04E

      During a review of a sampling of children's records, it was found that one of the children in the After Care program is missing the results of his blood lead test. There was evidence that the physician ordered the test, but no results were in the file. During the inspection, the Director found the

    • The Playground Is Very Close to a Body of Water13A.16.05.12D

      The playground is very close to a body of water. The playground is encompassed by a fence. However, the gate to the fence is no longer working properly. During the inspection, the gate was not locked and when tested, it was intermittently self-closing and self-latching. It may have settled. Pleas

  2. Oct 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • The Vent in the #2 Bathroom That the Children Use Is Falling Away From the Ceiling13A.16.05.01A(1)

      The vent in the #2 bathroom that the children use is falling away from the ceiling. Please repair this so it is fully attached to the ceiling and would, therefore, no longer pose a potential hazard to the children. The Center may send a picture of the secured vent to OCC for the correction of this

    • Even Though the Thermostat for the Pre-K Building Was Set at 67 Degrees F13A.16.05.06

      Even though the thermostat for the Pre-K building was set at 67 degrees F, the floor temperature was on 62 degrees F during the inspection. The floor temperature must be at least 65 degrees F or higher. Please adjust the thermostat so that the floor temperature is at least 65 degrees F. Send a pi

    • The Playground Is Very Close to a Body of Water13A.16.05.12D

      The playground is very close to a body of water. The playground is encompassed by a fence. However, the gate to the fence is no longer working properly. It is not locked and the gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching as it seems to have settled. Please adjust the gate so it is again sel

    • During a Review of Staff Files, No Medical Evaluation Was Found in the Center's File for One of Their Substitutes13A.16.06.04A(1)

      During a review of staff files, no medical evaluation was found in the Center's file for one of their substitutes. When asked, that substitute reported that she had one done before she started. While still on-site, the substitute located her completed medical that is recorded on the OCC form and s

  3. Sep 26, 20235 Findings5 Important
    • A Form with the Link for Consumer Education Was Found in EG's File, but the Form Is Missing the Parent's Signature13A.16.03.02C(1)

      A form with the link for consumer education was found in EG's file, but the form is missing the parent's signature. Please have the respective parent sign the form acknowledging the receipt of how to access the consumer education and how to file a complaint. Then forward the signed document to OCC

    • During a Review of Children's Records13A.16.03.04C

      During a review of children's records, it was revealed that children JF, LF, EG, EG, CM, KM, FMC, JS and CW are missing all or part of their respective physician's information listed on their emergency cards. EG is also missing contact phone numbers for all of her emergency contacts listed on her

    • During the Inspection of the Pre-K Building, There Was No Water Coming From the Hot Water Faucet13A.16.05.07A

      During the inspection of the Pre-K building, there was no water coming from the hot water faucet. Therefore, no hot water was available in the children's bathrooms at the time of the inspection. After informing the Center Director/Agent, she explained how to turn it back on. The Pre-K teacher the

    • During Inspection of the First Aid Kit, an Ice Pack or Chemical Ice Pack Was Missing13A.16.10.02E

      During inspection of the First Aid kit, an ice pack or chemical ice pack was missing. Staff reported that they used the chemical ice pack on a child this morning and do not currently have a back up ice pack. Please replace the chemical ice pack in the First Aid Kit and show evidence of having done

    • The Pre-K Program Is Currently Not Furnishing Milk with Meals Unless Requested by the Child13A.16.12.01A(2)

      The Pre-K Program is currently not furnishing milk with meals unless requested by the child. The Center is required to furnish 1% or skim milk with all meals. Please write a letter of correction stating how the Center will become in compliance with this regulation in the future.

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