Good Shepherd Preschool
WEST MAIN STREET, HANCOCK, MD 21750Childery 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 Quality Business Practices, Family Engagement, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Two Children's Emergency Forms Will Need the Annual Update. Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Emergency Forms to OCC.13A.16.03.04C
Jun 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The First Aid Kit Was Missing the Disposable Wipes13A.16.10.02E
The first aid kit was missing the disposable wipes. LS offered several options for different brands to keep in the first aid kit for the center should the need arise. The Director will send verification by June 30th, 2023 that the disposable wipes have been added to the first aid kit.
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