Theresa Morris
ARLINGTON DRIVE, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Are Three Children Who Are Missing Updated Immunizations13A.15.03.02A
There are three children who are missing updated immunizations. One child has an appointment today and one child has an appointment on December 2. The other child may have missed her 2 year old well visit because of illness. The provider will ensure that she obtains updated immunization records from
Nov 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Files the Licensing Specialist Noted That There Was One Written Agreement That Did…13A.15.03.03A
Upon inspection of the children's files the Licensing Specialist noted that there was one written agreement that did not contain the fees and provision of care; please complete a written agreement with the parent that contains this information as soon as possible and send a copy to the Licensing Spe
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Emergency Forms the Licensing Specialist Noted That Two Emergency Forms Did Not Have…13A.15.03.04A(1)
Upon inspection of the children's emergency forms the Licensing Specialist noted that two emergency forms did not have the phone number for the emergency contact. Please have the parent add the number to the emergency form as soon as possible and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- There Were Several Children's Files That Were Missing Evidence of a Lead Test13A.15.03.04C
There were several children's files that were missing evidence of a lead test, there was no immunization record for one child's file, and there were several children's files that were missing the first or second MMR and Varicella. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible a
- At the Time of the Inspection There Was No Written Schedule of Daily Activities Posted13A.15.09.01A
At the time of the inspection there was no written schedule of daily activities posted. Please post the written schedule as soon as possible and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
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