Ashton Day Care
410 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA
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Paula Sheldon 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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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Paula Sheldon has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 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.15.03.02B
“There are two children who need documentation of the lead blood test. The two-year-old does not have any lead blood test on file. The three-year-old needs the lead blood test done at or after two years of age. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test documentation and forward a copy once received.”
13A.15.03.02A
“Two children did not have current immunizations on file during the file review. Please provide an updated shot record for the 11-month-old and 12-month-old children in care.”
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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. Paula Sheldon 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 July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 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.