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Sleepy Hollow Day Care Center

HUNTINGTOWN ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
80
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
1 Critical12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Oct 15, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • During the Complaint Inspection, It Was Found That None of the Rooms Had Accurate Staffing Patterns Posted13A.16.03.05B

      During the complaint inspection, it was found that none of the rooms had accurate staffing patterns posted. LS is aware that there have been some very recent changes in staff. Please provide a copy of accurate staffing patterns for each room to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.

    • It Was Determined by the Center That an Aide in the 2-3 Year Old Classroom Caused Injuries to the Left Forearm And…13A.16.07.01

      It was determined by the Center that an Aide in the 2-3 year old classroom caused injuries to the left forearm and right underarm of a 3 year old child during nap time. The Center has a recorded video of the staff member being aggressive with the child, pulling her onto and off of her cot, holding

    • Even Though the Center Saw Injuries on a 3 Year Old Child From the Actions of a Staff Member13A.16.07.02A(1)

      Even though the Center saw injuries on a 3 year old child from the actions of a staff member, no one reported the incident to OCC or to CPS or to law enforcement. The Center did, however, fire the staff member that same day as the incident and informed the parent. Please write a letter of correcti

    • Per the Recorded Video13A.16.07.03B(4)

      Per the recorded video, the identified staff person used inappropriate discipline by struggling with the child to retrieve her from underneath the table. That same staff member also slid the child across the cot while using a great amount of force. That staff member also forcibly held the child in h

    • During the Inspection13A.16.09.02C

      During the inspection, the LS noticed that four out of the five posted activity plans in the Caterpillar A Room have not been updated since June of this year. They must be updated, at least, every 3 months. An activity plan was also missing for the sixth child enrolled in the room. Please have th

  2. Jul 8, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • During the Inspection13A.16.08.02B

      During the inspection, it was observed that an Aide was alone in a room with 2 two year old children and 3 three year old children. It was also observed that a newly hired Aide was briefly alone with a group of four children aged 19 months old and 3 two year old children. Later, the only teacher o

    • When Asked About Inaccurate Staffing Patterns During the Inspection13A.16.03.05E

      When asked about inaccurate staffing patterns during the inspection, the Center reported that they are currently training staff and she will then see where their best fit will be before changing staffing patterns. However, these staff are not included on the substitute logs. In addition, a substit

    • When Going Over the Associated Party List with the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)

      When going over the associated party list with the Center, there were several staff who no longer work at the Center, but a 1203 form to delete them had not been submitted. During the inspection, a 1203 was submitted by the Center for all of the staff no longer working here or those that are being

    • During a Review of the Emergency Disaster Plan, It Was Found That It Was Last Reviewed and Updated in June of 202313A.16.10.01A(3)(d)

      During a review of the emergency disaster plan, it was found that it was last reviewed and updated in June of 2023. The plan must be updated at least on an annual basis. During the inspection, the Center reviewed the plan, initialed and dated it for the review. Therefore, this non-compliance was

  3. Jul 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • During the Inspection, It Was Discovered That Six Staff No Longer Work at the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)

      During the inspection, it was discovered that six staff no longer work at the Center. OCC was not aware of those six staff no longer working at the Center or having never started at the Center after being approved to work at the Center. The Center is reminded that OCC needs to receive written noti

    • During a Review of Staff Records13A.16.06.04A(4)

      During a review of staff records, it was found that a staff member has not had a medical evaluation performed since 08/23/2011. A medical evaluation must be completed on OCC's medical at least every five years. The Center sent her to get a medical completed on the OCC form today as she was already

    • A Child Care Teacher Has Only Completed 1.5 Hours Out of Her Required 12 Hours of Training for Her 06/2023-06/2024…13A.16.06.09C

      A child care teacher has only completed 1.5 hours out of her required 12 hours of training for her 06/2023-06/2024 training year. She reports that she has completed training, but cannot produce the training certificate. When the training certificate, including the completion date can be located, p

    • During a Review of Staff Files13A.16.06.12A(3)

      During a review of staff files, it was found that three Aides did not complete basic health and safety training within 90 days of their employment. However, the three of them have since completed Basic Health and Safety training so their portion of this non-compliance is now corrected. Another Aid

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