Ashton Day Care
410 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA
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Katherine McIntosh is a home daycare in Mechanicsville, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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13A.15.06.02D(1)
“The provider's first aid and CPR certification expired in February 2026. Please register for a recertification course as soon as possible. Please complete the course and submit the updated certification card.”
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“The provider is short 1 hour of training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Please complete and submit 1 more hour of training as soon as possible. Please also complete and submit 12 hours of training by June 30, 2026.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“The provider did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update training. Please complete this training and submit a copy of the completion certificate as soon as possible.”
13A.15.05.05A
“The shed in the fenced back yard play area is not locked and contains lawn equipment and chemical hazards. Please ensure that there is a lock or a child proof device on the shed to prevent children from access to potential hazards. There are dog feces throughout the play area. Please ensure that this is cleaned up each day before the children play in the yard. Please notify the OCC as soon as possible once the corrections have been made.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“There are three children in care whose emergency forms need to be updated. Please have the parents review, make changes as needed, initial, and date the emergency form. Please send a copy to the OCC.”
13A.15.03.02B
“There are two children who do not have evidence of a lead blood test. Please submit evidence of lead blood testing for these children.”
13A.15.03.02A
“There is one child who is missing evidence of immunizations. Please submit an immunization record for this child. There is one child who is missing evidence of a second dose of MMR. Please submit an updated immunization record for this child. There is one child who is missing the Parent Part I of the Health Inventory. Please have the parent complete and submit this form. There is one child whose Health Inventory Part I was completed on a form from 1998 - please have the parent complete the updated Health Inventory Part I or have the parent complete an All About Me form.”
13A.15.10.02
“The provider has a can of paint primer and a can of stain and sealer for the deck sitting in the floor of the kitchen. The provider is advised to move these items out of reach of the children.”
13A.15.05.05A
“The provider has a fenced back yard for the children to play in outside. There are dog feces, a full gas can, and a large bucket full of water in the fenced play area. The provider is advised to ensure that these items are removed before children play outside. The grass is also very tall in the outdoor play area. The provider is reminded to keep the grass cut so the children can access the outdoor play area safely. There has been inclement weather recently that may have prevented frequent cutting due to the grass being too wet.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“The provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety update. The provider is reminded to complete this training as soon as possible.”
13A.15.03.02B
“There is one child who is missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this information for the daycare file as soon as possible.”
13A.15.03.02A
“There is one child who is missing evidence of a Health Inventory, Parts I and II. This child also needs an updated immunization record, as she is missing a second dose of Varicella. Please ensure the parents obtain this information for the daycare file as soon as possible.”
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410 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Katherine McIntosh is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Its hours are not listed.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.