Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Preschool
CUB HILL ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21234Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Complete OCC Personnel List of Staff.13A.16.03.05A
- Program Staff Stated the Infants Have Occasionally Been in Strollers on Walks in the Gym During Closing13A.16.07.06A
Program staff stated the infants have occasionally been in strollers on walks in the gym during closing. The toddler and 2's room are separated by tables in the gym. One staff stated she saw a toddler child be knocked down by a 3/4y yr old preschool child who ran through the gym while the 3/4 yr old
- Program Staff Stated the Infants Have Occasionally Been in Strollers on Walks in the Gym During Closing13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Program staff stated the infants have occasionally been in strollers on walks in the gym during closing. The toddler and 2's room are separated by tables in the gym. One staff stated she saw a toddler child be knocked down by a 3/4y yr old preschool child who ran through the gym while the 3/4 yr old
Aug 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Tests for Infant and Toddlers.13A.16.03.04E
Aug 5, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Program Self Reported to OCC and Informed a Staff Slapped a Child on the Hand.13A.16.07.01
- Program Self Reported to OCC That a Staff Slapped a Child on the Hand.13A.16.07.03B(4)
Nov 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 108A Missing a Thermometer.13A.16.12.05C(3)
Aug 29, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LSs Observed 4 Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated by the Parents13A.16.03.04C
LSs observed 4 emergency forms that need to be updated by the parents. Program is giving every parent an emergency form to update for the start to the school year.
- LS Observed 2 Children That Need Health Inventory Part I And/or II Completed13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed 2 children that need Health inventory Part I and/or II completed. Program will ensure that all medical forms are updated for the new school year.
- LS Observed 3 Children Files That Need Lead Test Completed. Program Will Request Updated Records From Parents, Immediately.13A.16.03.04E
- LSs Observed Out of Date Staffing Patterns. The Program Will Update the Staffing Patterns, Immediately.13A.16.03.05B
- LSs Observed 5 Infants in the Toddler Room13A.16.08.03C(1)
LSs observed 5 infants in the toddler room. Program was considering toddlers to include 12 - 24 months. Program will immediately correct the group size to meet regulation of no more than two infants in the toddler room with a max of 9. The program states that they may move the older toddler to the
- LS Did Not Observe Written Individual Activity Plan for Each Infant and Toddler. Program Will Correct This Immediately.13A.16.09.02B
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