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Mt Zion United Methodist Church Preschool
Mechanicsville, MD
· Saint Marys County
27108 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 884-5455
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135770
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
We realize that each child develops at his/her own pace, and we encourage them to participate and grow accordingly. Each child will be positively reinforced for his/her efforts. Mt. Zion Preschool uses a MD State Department of Education approved curriculum. "Opening the World of Learning" is a comprehesive, early-literacy program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM September - May
- Tuesday 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM September - May
- Wednesday 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM September - May
- Thursday 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM September - May
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(3) | Open |
| Findings: The director did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete this as soon as possible and submit it to the OCC. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: There are three teachers who did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete this as soon as possible and submit it to the OCC. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Open |
| Findings: There is one aide who did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete this as soon as possible and submit it to the OCC. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Open |
| Findings: There is one aide who did not complete the 3 hour aide orientation in the required time frame. Please have the aide complete this training as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certificate to the OCC. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's records were reviewed. There was one child whose file was missing evidence of a signed contract. Please ensure that this file and the files of all children enrolled have a signed contract with the parents in the children's files. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one employee whose file is missing a center orientation checklist. The director is advised to review the checklist with the employee and keep a signed copy in the employee file. There are 3 employees whose file does not have a copy of their criminal background check results. The director was able to access her SAMs portal to show that the staff are active in the system. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Full | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 2 boxes of cereal and a box of crackers that had been opened, but had not been sealed. The director placed the food in sealed bags during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's records were reviewed. There is one child in care who is missing evidence of immunizations. Please obtain the record of immunizations for this child. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide who did not complete 6 hours of training within the first full year of employment. Please ensure that the employee completes that training. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide that did not complete the aide orientation within 6 months of hire. Please ensure that the aide completes the training. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a child enrolled who has an epi pen. The director is unable to locate the medication administration paperwork for the medication. She believes she gave it back to the parent when exchanging the expired medication for the new medication. She will have the parent obtain the medication administration paperwork to keep with the medication. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Full | 13A.16.12.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: There were single service items that were not being stored properly in sealed containers. The director immediately placed the items in zip lock bags. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not complete 12 hours of continued training for the 2020-2021 training cycle. She has since completed 7 hours of training. Director is advised to complete 5 more hours of training as soon as possible. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two teachers who did not complete their 12 total hours of training for the 2020-2021 training cycle. One teacher needs to complete 7 more hours of training and the other teacher needs to complete 10 more hours of training. | |||
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