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SouthPoint Early Learning Center

SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
77
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
Most recent: Mar 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Complaint States That a Child Was Denied Water About 2 Weeks Ago13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Complaint states that a child was denied water about 2 weeks ago. Findings: The aide with the group at the time states that the teacher in the room told a child she could not have water. The child's water bottle was in another classroom as the children had been combined in a room that was not the ch

  2. Dec 1, 202511 Findings11 Important
    • All Children's Files for Children Under 2 Years of Age Were Reviewed and a Random Sample of Children 2 and Up13A.16.03.02A

      All children's files for children under 2 years of age were reviewed and a random sample of children 2 and up. 9 children need updated immunization records.

    • Of the Child Records Reviewed, 5 Children Need the 12 Month Lead Blood Test and 5 Children Need the 2 Year Lead Blood Test13A.16.03.02E
    • One Child Is Missing an Emergency Contact Person on His Emergency Card. 8 Children Need Their Emergency Cards Updated.13A.16.03.04C
    • There Needs to Be a Drinking Water Source in the School Age Room as the Water Fountains in the Center Hallway Are Not…13A.16.05.07C

      There needs to be a drinking water source in the school age room as the water fountains in the center hallway are not easily accessible from the school age room. There used to be one there but it was removed. It needs to be put back in place.

    • The Gate on the Playground That Faces the Parking Lot Does Not Self-close13A.16.05.12D

      The gate on the playground that faces the parking lot does not self-close. It was tested and it remained open. We have had recurring problems with this gate. Perhaps a strong spring needs to be installed on it so that it will swing shut. The gate was locked during the inspection.

    • 3 Teachers Did Not Complete Their Continued Training on Time13A.16.06.09C

      3 teachers did not complete their continued training on time. One teacher needs to complete more hours that were due in March 2025. Another teacher needs to complete 3 more hours that were due in June 2025. A third teacher needs to complete 3.5 more hours that were due in August 2025. The teachers n

    • Two Aides Have Not Completed the 3 Hour Original Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Two aides have not completed the 3 hour original Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. They need to complete this immediately and send a copy of the certificates to specialist.

    • One Aide Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)

      One aide did not complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety training. This needs to be completed immediately and verification of completion sent to specialist.

    • 4 Children Under 2 Years of Age Need to Have Their Individualized Schedules Updated by the Parents.13A.16.09.02C
    • The Center Missed Doing 3 Fire Drills During the Past Year - December 2024, April 2025, and September 202513A.16.10.01A(3)(c)

      The center missed doing 3 fire drills during the past year - December 2024, April 2025, and September 2025. Center is reminded to be sure to do those fire drills every month. Director stated she has implemented a schedule now to be sure to get them done.

    • A Preschool Child Needs the Medication Administration Form Completed for the Tylenol That Was Brought in for the Child13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      A preschool child needs the medication administration form completed for the Tylenol that was brought in for the child. A doctor must complete the form, sign it, and the parents sign it as well.

  3. Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Drinking Water Source Was Not in the School Age Room13A.16.05.07B

      The drinking water source was not in the school age room. There should be one in the room as that is the only source on that side of the building.

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