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Mother Catherine Academy
Mechanicsville, MD
· Saint Marys County
38833 Chaptico Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Quick Facts
Capacity
33 children
Age Range
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
251007
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Mother Catherine Academy is a Licensed Child Care Center in Mechanicsville MD, with a maximum capacity of 33 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children did not have evidence of having had a 2nd MMR vaccination when they turned 5 years of age. Please forward a copy of an updated immunization record to the OCC for both children. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The pre-k3 aide was alone on the playground with a group of 7 children while the after care program was in session. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you will have a qualified staff person in charge of the after care children at all times. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center was not aware that they needed to give the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy. While on site, the director submitted a written statement explaining that she will make sure the parents receive the screen time policy along with the discipline policy at the start of the new school year. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that a list of emergency phone numbers was not posted by the telephone in the pre-k4 classroom. A list of emergency phone numbers were posted by the telephone in the pre-k4 classroom during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that there wasn't a written handwashing procedure posted in the bathroom utilized by the pre-k3 classroom. A written handwashing procedure was posted in the pre-k3 bathroom during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area, the Licensing Specialist noticed that 1 of the 3 stepping climbers needs to be repaired as the top part of the stepping climber was positioned on top of a cone which made it unusable and off limits to the children. Please forward a photo to the OCC displaying that the stepping climber has been repaired. The Licensing Specialist recommended that the mulch underneath the swings and at the base of all 4 slides be replenished to ensure the safety of the child care children. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Both Pre-K aides had only completed 4.5 hours of continued training for the 2022-2023 time frame. 1.5 hours of continued training that the Pre-K aides completed during the 2023-2024 time frame was put toward the 2022-2023 time frame in order to correct this noncompliance. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist learned that the center was not storing perishable food items from the students' lunch boxes in the refrigerator. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that your staff understand and will comply with this regulation. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Both Pre-K refrigerators were not equipped with an indicating thermometer. Please forward photos to the OCC of both Pre-K thermometers which shall be graduated at 2 degrees Fahrenheit intervals. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon reviewing a sample of of the children's emergency forms the Licensing Specialist noted that CE and KH's doctor's information is missing and that WM's needs to be updated. The center showed the Licensing Specialist on 6/1/2023 that the school's emergency form had been filled out which included the doctor's information for each child. Going forward please make sure to utilize the OCC approved emergency form. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon reviewing a sample of the children's medical records the Licensing Specialist noted that BA did not have Part I of the Health Inventory in his file. The Licensing Specialist was notified on 6/1/2023 that BA has withdrawn from the program. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon reviewing a sample of the children's emergency forms the Licensing Specialist noted that HB and CE do not have evidence of having a 2nd lead blood test at 24 months of age. Additionally, BH, PI, and WM do not have evidence of a lead blood test at 12 months of age or 24 months of age. Please notify the OCC once the center can confirm that all of the children have had an appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC was not notified of the ending of employment for staff member LD. A delete date was provided at the time of the inspection. Going forward please notify the OCC of changes in staff within 5 working days from their occurance. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff members RK and FJ did not have evidence of having a staff orientation. The center showed the Licensing Specialist on 6/1/2023 that the orientation had been completed and documented for RK and FJ. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: Aides, RK and FJ have not completed an orientation session. The Licensing Specialist obtained copies of RK and FJ's orientation session certificate on 6/1/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed that there wasn't a handwashing poster posted in the Preschool 4's bathroom. During a visit to the center on 6/1/2023 the Licensing Specialist confirmed that the handwashing poster had been posted in the Preschool 4's bathroom. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has added RH and KS as staff persons. A current personnel sheet was received at the time of the inspection has the new staff included. The staffing patterns received in April 2022 did have those staff persons listed. The center is reminded to notify the licensing specialist of any new staff within 5 days. The notarized release and criminal background checks are required prior to beginning employment. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Medical reports are needed for RH, KS and ML. Please have the staff obtain the completed medical reports from their physician as soon as possible.. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: SG's medical needs to be updated as the original medical was completed in April 2017. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: The notarized release form for RH was received today. The release for KS is pending. These staff are aides in the 3 and 4 year old rooms and were present at the time of the inspection. The new regulations do not allow a staff person to work with children unless the MD abuse/neglect clearance is completed as well as the MD or FBI criminal background check is completed. Please submit the notarized release for KS as soon as possible. | |||
| 2021-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: All staff changes were reported to the licensing specialist with the exception of adding a substitute. Please ensure all staff notifications are sent to OCC in a timely manner. | |||
| 2020-12-02 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-06-04 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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