Son Shine Day Care
EAST WASHINGTON STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Two of the Children's Emergency Cards Need to Be Updated. Provider Will Send Copies.13A.18.03.04C
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Two Children in Care Just Started and Did Not Have Paperwork Other Than an Emergency Card13A.18.03.04A
Two Children in Care just started and did not have paperwork other than an emergency card. The Provider will obtain the paperwork and send verification to OCC.
- An Infant Was Present in Care Who Did Not Have Immunizations or a Religious Objection Verified13A.18.03.04G
An infant was present in care who did not have immunizations or a religious objection verified. The appointment is scheduled for December 20th. The Parent arrived and verified that is that day.
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted at Time of Inspection. The Provider Corrected at Time of Inspection.13A.18.03.05B
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