Good Shepherd Catholic School
AIKEN AVENUE, PERRYVILLE, MD 21903Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Recognized by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- School
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Drinking Water Source Must Be Accessible to the Children.13A.17.05.07B
- Observed 12 Cots. Approval for 20 Children Eight More Cots Are Needed,13A.17.09.02A(1)
- Appropriate Storage for Children's Personal Items Must Be Provided.13A.17.09.03D
- All Electical Outlets Not in Use Must Be Capped. Observed Some That Were Not Capped. Must Be Corrected.13A.17.10.04F
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Informed of Staff Who Has Left the Program. Correct Immediately.13A.17.03.06A(2)
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