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Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
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
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.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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Mechanicsville, MD 20659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
Its hours are not listed.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659.