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Saint Mary's Sunshine Center

Leonardtown, MD 20650

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About Saint Mary's Sunshine Center

Saint Mary's Sunshine Center is a licensed child care center in Leonardtown, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Saint Mary's Sunshine Center

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04A(1)

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “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.”
  2. Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “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.”
  3. Dec 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04C(2)

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.03A

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08I

      “The 4-year-old's bathroom on the left did not have paper towels. Paper towels were placed in this bathroom during the inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.08G(3)

      “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.”
  4. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03B(4)

      “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.”

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 Saint Mary's Sunshine Center

Is Saint Mary's Sunshine Center licensed?

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

When was Saint Mary's Sunshine Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Mary's Sunshine Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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.

What are Saint Mary's Sunshine Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Saint Mary's Sunshine Center?

Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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