Sonshine Learning Center
A SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Medication Administration (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- One Child Has an Epi Pen and It Is Not in the Original Box with the Pharmacy Label13A.17.11.04A(3)
One child has an epi pen and it is not in the original box with the pharmacy label. Director will have this corrected and send a photo when corrected. If the parent decides not to keep it at the center any more, parent needs to have the health forms updated and director will send those to LS as well
Dec 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Of the Files Reviewed, Two Are Missing Lead Tests13A.17.03.02E(1)
Of the files reviewed, two are missing lead tests. Director will review all files to ensure all children have lead tests and will send the 2 missing to LS for correction.
- Of the Emergency Forms Reviewed13A.17.03.04C
Of the emergency forms reviewed, one was missing the address and phone for the emergency contact, the doctor's complete information and the parent signature and date. Director will review all emergency forms to ensure they are complete and will send the one to LS for correction.
- Two Staff Are Missing an Orientation in Their Files. Director Will Do One with Them and Send to LS for Correction.13A.17.06.02
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