Nichole Hickman
Montross, VA 22520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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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
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.16.12.04A(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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Montross, VA 22520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Leonardtown, MD 20650 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Leonardtown, MD 20650 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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 December 17, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
Its hours are not listed.
Leonardtown, MD 20650.