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Mother Catherine Academy

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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About Mother Catherine Academy

Mother Catherine Academy is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Mother Catherine Academy

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Licensed Child Care Center
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Preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.03A

      “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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01C

      “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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.09.01C(6)

      “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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “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.”
  3. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05C(3)

      “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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04F(3)

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “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.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mother Catherine Academy

Is Mother Catherine Academy licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Mother Catherine Academy last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mother Catherine Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 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.

What are Mother Catherine Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Mother Catherine Academy?

Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).