Cardinal Shehan School CCC
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- School
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 121
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- LS Observed That a Staff Member Whose Fingerprints Were Not Provided to the Office of Childcare13A.17.07.06B
LS observed that a staff member whose fingerprints were not provided to the Office of Childcare, and who is not cleared by the Office of Childcare, was supervising the children.
- LS Observed That the Fire Inspection Expired on March 6, 2026.13A.17.02.03C(3)
- LS Observed Two Children's Files Which Were Missing Part 1 Health Assessment.13A.17.03.04D(1)
- LS Was Notified on Today's Date of an Employee Hired on March 113A.17.03.06A(1)
LS was notified on today's date of an employee hired on March 1, 2026; LS was notified in March, 2026 of an employee hired on 10/13/2025. Neither new employee have fingerprints known to the Office of Childcare.
- LS Observed That Not All Staff Had Medical Evaluations.13A.17.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed That First Aid Supplies Were Not Fully Stocked in Classroom Bags, and Were Missing Several Items.13A.17.10.02E
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Escape Route Floor Plans Posted in Any Room.13A.17.10.01A(4)