Saint Mary's Sunshine Center
MOAKLEY STREET AND 25600 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02E
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There are several children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this documentation from the doctor's office for the child's file.
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There are several children who need their emergency forms updated by the parents. Please have parents review, make changes as needed, initial, and date the emergency forms annually.
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04G
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children whose files were missing evidence of updated immunization records. Please have the parents obtain the documentation from the doctor's office for the child's file.
- There Are Two Teacher Qualified Staff Who Completed Their Continued Training Hours13A.16.06.09C
There are two teacher qualified staff who completed their continued training hours, but did not complete the training within the required time frame. Staff are reminded to complete their 12 hours of training within their training cycle according to their hire date.
- There Were Several Snacks in the Pantry That Had Been Opened, but Not Stored in a Sealed Container13A.16.12.04A(1)
There were several snacks in the pantry that had been opened, but not stored in a sealed container. The staff put all of the snacks in a sealed container during the inspection.
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Complainant Stated That the Children Are Not Being Supervised by Qualified Staff at All Times and Expressed…13A.16.08.02B
The complainant stated that the children are not being supervised by qualified staff at all times and expressed concerns regarding supervision during naptime and transitions. Upon visiting each classroom the Licensing Specialist noted that there was an aide alone with a group of children in the 3's
Dec 23, 20247 Findings7 Important
- The Bathroom in the 3's (#2) Classroom Did Not Have a Working Ventilation Fan13A.16.05.08G(3)
The bathroom in the 3's (#2) classroom did not have a working ventilation fan. The center's mechanic repaired this ventilation fan during the inspection.
- The 4-year-old's Bathroom on the Left Did Not Have Paper Towels. Paper Towels Were Placed in This Bathroom During the Inspection.13A.16.05.08I
- The Center Did Not Have a Completed Medical Evaluation on File for an Aide Which Was Hired September 202413A.16.06.04A(1)
The center did not have a completed medical evaluation on file for an aide which was hired September 2024. Please forward a copy of the aide's completed medical evaluation to the OCC once obtained.
- 3 Aides Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)
3 aides did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Please forward the aide's certificates to the OCC once they have completed the training.
- 1 Aide Did Not Complete the Orientation Session Within 6 Months of Employment13A.16.06.12C
1 aide did not complete the orientation session within 6 months of employment. Please forward a copy of the aide's certificate to the OCC once obtained.
- A Written Handwashing Procedure Was Not Posted in the Following Locations: Both Bathrooms in School Age Classroom, The…13A.16.11.03A
A written handwashing procedure was not posted in the following locations: both bathrooms in school age classroom, the bathroom in 3's (#1) classroom, both bathrooms used by the 4-year-olds in the front hallway, and the multiperson staff bathroom. A written handwashing procedure was posted in all of
- Upon Inspection of the Center's Kitchen the Licensing Specialist Observed That Food Items Used for Snack Were Being…13A.16.12.04C(2)
Upon inspection of the center's kitchen the Licensing Specialist observed that food items used for snack were being stored on the floor of the pantry. All of the food items that were stored on the floor of the pantry were placed onto the shelving unit during the inspection.
Dec 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Log Their Emergency and Disaster Drills That Took Place in Building #113A.16.03.03B(4)
The center did not log their emergency and disaster drills that took place in building #1. The director has agreed to maintain a written record of the emergency and disaster plan drills for both buildings.
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