Licensed Child Care Center
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Saint Mary's Sunshine Center
Leonardtown, MD
· Saint Marys County
22995 Moakley Ave,
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Quick Facts
Capacity
145 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 475-8614
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
103900
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
Reviews
Parent
2019-06-28 15:36:34
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
I was excited to have found a nice center in the area, but was completely disappointed after my son attended the school for only one week. The administrative staff seemed unorganized and had poor communication skills. I felt like the staff tried to isolate my son and I feared it was or will turn into mistreatment. My final sign was when my husband picked up our son and he had rashes all over his body and no one cared to call us! Personally, I do not believe in taking chances when it comes to my child’s safety and I pulled him out immediately.
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About the Provider
The St. Mary's Sunshine Center, in partnership with our children's parents, serves St. Mary's County by fostering a nurturing attitude, promoting developmental skills, and encouraging our youngsters to learn; enabling them to mature into outstanding young adults
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's records were reviewed. There are several children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this documentation from the doctor's office for the child's file. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's records were reviewed. There are several children who need their emergency forms updated by the parents. Please have parents review, make changes as needed, initial, and date the emergency forms annually. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children whose files were missing evidence of updated immunization records. Please have the parents obtain the documentation from the doctor's office for the child's file. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two teacher qualified staff who completed their continued training hours, but did not complete the training within the required time frame. Staff are reminded to complete their 12 hours of training within their training cycle according to their hire date. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Full | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were several snacks in the pantry that had been opened, but not stored in a sealed container. The staff put all of the snacks in a sealed container during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The complainant stated that the children are not being supervised by qualified staff at all times and expressed concerns regarding supervision during naptime and transitions. Upon visiting each classroom the Licensing Specialist noted that there was an aide alone with a group of children in the 3's (#2) classroom and that there was an aide alone with a group of children in the 2's (#1) classroom. An aide was subbing for the lead teacher in the infant 1 classroom, infant 2 classroom, 3's (#1) classroom, and 4's classroom. All of the other classrooms had a lead teacher present at the time of the inspection. The director has agreed to submit a variance request to the OCC for the aide that was alone in the 3's (#2) classroom and the aide that was alone in the 2's (#1) classroom. Going forward, please be sure to submit a variance request to the OCC prior to an unqualified staff person taking on a lead position. Please submit the requested documentation to the OCC for both aides and any other staff that are interested in becoming a qualified lead teacher. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08G(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The bathroom in the 3's (#2) classroom did not have a working ventilation fan. The center's mechanic repaired this ventilation fan during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: The 4-year-old's bathroom on the left did not have paper towels. Paper towels were placed in this bathroom during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have a completed medical evaluation on file for an aide which was hired September 2024. Please forward a copy of the aide's completed medical evaluation to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 aides did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Please forward the aide's certificates to the OCC once they have completed the training. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: 1 aide did not complete the orientation session within 6 months of employment. Please forward a copy of the aide's certificate to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: A written handwashing procedure was not posted in the following locations: both bathrooms in school age classroom, the bathroom in 3's (#1) classroom, both bathrooms used by the 4-year-olds in the front hallway, and the multiperson staff bathroom. A written handwashing procedure was posted in all of the specified locations during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-12-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the center's kitchen the Licensing Specialist observed that food items used for snack were being stored on the floor of the pantry. All of the food items that were stored on the floor of the pantry were placed onto the shelving unit during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not log their emergency and disaster drills that took place in building #1. The director has agreed to maintain a written record of the emergency and disaster plan drills for both buildings. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon reviewing a sample of the children's records the Licensing Specialist noted that 5 children do not have evidence of having had their 2nd lead blood test. Please notify the OCC once the center has obtained these lead test results and all the other children are up to date on receiving their lead tests at 12 months of age and 24 months of age. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon reviewing a sample of the children's records the Licensing Specialist noted that 3 children need to receive additional vaccinations. Please notify the OCC once the center has obtained updated immunization records for these children and that all the other children meet the age-appropriate immunization guidelines. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.08G(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that the fan in the before and aftercare classroom's bathroom (1st on the right) was not working. The fan was repaired during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed that mulch needs to be replenished at the base of all the slides on the playground. Please forward photos to the OCC displaying that the mulch has been replenished at the base of every slide. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed that there are several large bolts exposed in the long black tunnel. Please notify the OCC once the bolts have been secured. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 4 aides that do not have evidence of having completed the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. Please have these staff members complete the training and forward a copy of their certificates to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is an aide with a hire date of June 21, 2023 that has not completed the aide orientation. Please have this staff member complete the aide orientation and forward a copy of their certificate to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: On December 19, 2023 there was a 23 month old child in the 2-year-old (#2) classroom without an infant/toddler qualified teacher. However, this child turns 2 years of age on December 20, 2023. There are several classrooms that do not have a qualified teacher present at different times of the day. Substitutes or aides are being used in their place. These classrooms include the 4-year-old classroom, two-year-old (#1) classroom, two-year-old (#2) classroom, two-year-old (#3) classroom, and the infant #2 classroom. Please submit evidence to the OCC displaying that you are advertising for qualified teachers for these classrooms. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: A fire drill was not practiced during the month of November with the school-age children in building #2. The director has agreed to monitor the monthly occurrence of fire drills in both buildings. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit in building #1 needs a working flashlight and the first aid kit in building #2 is missing a triangular bandage. Please notify the OCC once these items have been added to the first aid kits. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The refrigerator in the 3-year-old (#1) and (#2) classrooms and 4-year-old classroom as well as the refrigerator in the staff lounge were not equipped with indicating thermometers. All of the refrigerators were equipped with indicating thermometers during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.12.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: The freezer in the staff lounge was not equipped with an indicating thermometer. The freezer was equipped with an indicating thermometer during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: The director reported that a child in care got pinched on 7/27/2023 when a staff person pulled the child up from the lunch table. The Lic. Spec. viewed video footage of this incident on 8/7/2023 and could confirm that the staff person forcefully picked the child up from the lunch table while the child was yelled at in the face. The staff person attempted to put the child on her lap, but the child didn't comply. The staff person was visibly angry and frustrated with the child. The staff person put the child down on the child's feet before she grabbed the child's lunch bag and walked away from the lunch table. The director shared with the Lic. Spec. that an injury report was completed as the child had a bright red mark on the upper left arm from being pinched. The center director also disclosed that a different child in care was grabbed by the arm and dragged into the classroom by a staff person on 7/31/2023. A staff person reported this incident to the director and it was not caught on video. No injuries were noted. The director fired both staff members on the days the incidents occurred. Therefore, the Lic. Spec. was only able to discuss this regulation with the director. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the random sample of children's files, it was revealed that HD's parents did not receive a Consumer Pamphlet. Please ensure all parents receive a consumer pamphlet or the link on how to file a complaint. OCC recommends that an efficient way to do this is to include the MSDE link in the Center's handbook. Please provide a letter of correction of how the Center will become in compliant with this regulation in the future. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: During review of children's emergency forms, it was revealed that multiple emergency cards are missing an update (must be reviewed, initialed and dated on at least a yearly basis) and some need physician information on the emergency card. Please have the respective parents complete the emergency cards and update them yearly. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Many children are missing at least one blood lead testing. Some are missing both, while others have at least one blood lead test. Please notify the respective parents so they can arrange blood lead testing through their physician for their child. Provide the results of these tests to OCC for the correction. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: During review of the sample of children's records, it was revealed that multiple children do not have the proper amount of immunizations. Please inform the respective parents and have the children's immunizations updated. One child, JM, did not have any immunizations on record. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the initial inspection conducted on 12/30/2021, none of the staffing patterns were posted. The Director reported that she would print them out and post them. During the inspection performed on 01/28/2022, all of the staff patterns were posted by each corresponding classroom. Therefore, the non-compliance has been corrected. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the review of staff records, no evidence was found to support documentation of any adults available for emergencies. Please provide on-call statements for any such adults. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are several discrepancies between the personnel list provided by the Center on 12/21/21 and entries in CCATS. During the inspection on 01/28/2022, the Director provided a list of employees who no longer work at the Center. Some of them have not worked there since 03/2020. Please make sure you provide deletions of staff on a 1203 form and submit it to OCC within 5 business day of its occurrence. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of staff records, there was no evidence to indicate orientation was completed with the following staff members: AB, MB, SB, HM, RN, RS, ST and BT. Please ensure that these staff members and all staff members that begin employment are informed in writing and have a signed orientation verification. This should be done on or before assignment. Please provide signed orientations for each of the listed staff members for the correction of the noncompliance. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Employees should have a medical evaluation completed on OCC's 1204 form within 6 months before beginning work. No evidence was found to indicate that the following staff have had a medical evaluation: ST and RN. Please have their physician complete a 1204 for each of them and submit it to OCC for the correction. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of staff records no evidence was found to indicate that the following staff members have had a medical evaluation within the past five years: BH and MR. Please have these staff members obtain a current medical evaluation on OCC's 1204 form and submit it to OCC for the correction. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of staff records, there is no evidence that the following staff completed Basic Health and Safety within 90 days of their employment: MB, SB, JJ, PK, KM, TN and BT. Please have them complete the Basic Health and Safety training course on line on the MSDE website and provide the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no evidence that the following staff have completed the yearly update to the Basic Health and Safety, which is the training titled, Child Care and COVID: MB. TH and GH. Please have them complete this course as soon as possible on the MSDE website and provide the training certificate to OCC. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: "Teacher" AA is not qualified as a teacher but is acting as one in the Toddler room. Please complete a variance to be considered for this employee. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: In the "house", a fire drill is not being practiced during the months that an emergency disaster drill is practiced. These are separate types and kinds of drills and should be practiced as such. One does not count for the other. Please write a letter of compliance stating how the Center will become in compliance with this regulation in the future. | |||
| 2020-12-03 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Three children needed the name of a person authorized to pick up the child daily. Another child needed the doctor's information completed on the emergency card. The director will let the parents know. When these items are completed the licensing specialist will be notified. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: One child needed the results of their lead test. The paper in the child's file stated pending. The director will contact the parent and get the results of the lead test. The licensing specialist will be notified when this is completed. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Seven children needed updated immunizations. The director will let these parents know and notify the licensing specialist when these items have been completed. One of the child's immunization record was updated during this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 3 staff members who are no longer employed. The licensing specialist received the staff personnel change form documenting this during this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: One of the toilets in the 2 year old bathroom needed toilet paper. The director replenished this during this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one teacher who did not have any documentation showing she completed the required number of training hours for this training cycle. The director will let this staff member know and send the licensing specialist the training certificates when they are completed. Another teacher was late in obtaining the required number of training hours for this training cycle. The hours should have been completed by February 28, 2019 and they were completed on May 25, 2019. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: Four aides were late in taking the aide orientation class. Three out of the four have completed this class. One aide still has to complete it. The director will register this staff member for this class and send a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist when it is completed. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no staff members assigned as having primary responsibility for each infant and toddler in care. The director assigned staff members to specific children during this inspection and posted a list documenting this in both of the classrooms. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a bottle of dish detergent near the kitchen sink. The director placed latches on the cabinets under the sink and placed the bottle of dish detergent in this cabinet. | |||
| 2018-12-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Some information was not submitted as required and w/in the required time guidelines. | |||
| 2018-12-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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