Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20267 Findings7 Important
- The Center Did Not Have a Current Fire Inspection13A.17.02.03C(3)
The center did not have a current fire inspection. The last one in the file is dated May 2023. Please contact the fire department immediately and submit the fire department inspection letter once received.
- The Contract Was Reviewed and There Was No Acknowledgement of the Guide to Regulated Child Care13A.17.03.02C(1)
The contract was reviewed and there was no acknowledgement of the guide to regulated child care. The center did not have a guide to regulated childcare posted. The Director printed a guide during this inspection and posted it on the parent resource board and has copies to give to the parents. This
- Children Were Missing the Lead Screening.13A.17.03.02D
- Children Were Missing the Enrollment Date and Days and Hours of Attendance on the Emergency Cards13A.17.03.03A(1)
Children were missing the enrollment date and days and hours of attendance on the emergency cards. This missing information was highlighted with purple highlighter.
- A Child in Care Was Missing Immunizations.13A.17.03.04G
- One Employee Who Is on Medical Leave Until the Next School Year Had a Medical That Was Completed 06/19/2020.13A.17.06.04A(4)
- One Child in Care Had Expired Medicine, Auvi-Q, That Had an Expiration Date of 12/202513A.17.11.04E(1)(a)
One child in care had expired medicine, Auvi-Q, that had an expiration date of 12/2025. The Director contacted the parent during this inspection.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Are 5 Children Who Are Missing Physician Information Listed on Their Emergency Cards and Two Children Who Are…13A.17.03.04C
There are 5 children who are missing physician information listed on their emergency cards and two children who are missing emergency contacts.
Feb 21, 20246 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That the Program Had Not Completed or Documented Emergency Disaster Drills for the Last Year.13A.17.03.03B(4)
- LS Observed That 2 Children's Emergency Forms Were Not Complete Missing the Doctor's Information and 1 Child's…13A.17.03.04C
LS observed that 2 children's emergency forms were not complete missing the doctor's information and 1 child's emergency form was not annually updated.
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Was Missing Their COMAR Orientation Record.13A.17.03.05B
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Did Not Have Record of Orientation.13A.17.06.02
- LS Observed That the Emergency Disaster Plan Had Not Been Practiced Twice per Year or Documented for the Last Year.13A.17.10.01A(3)(c)
- LS Observed That Wash Clothes Are Missing From the First Aid Kit.13A.17.10.02E