Saint Francis International School
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 220
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 9, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Facility Provided Emergency Forms Without All of the Required Information13A.16.03.04C
The facility provided emergency forms without all of the required information. The facility plans to use OCC emergency form moving forward. The facility will have parents complete these forms and submit them to the OCC when they are complete
- The License Specialist Observed 1 Child Missing Page 1 of the Health Assessment13A.16.03.04D(3)
The license Specialist observed 1 child missing page 1 of the health assessment, 3 children missing page 2 of the health assessment, and 7 children missing the lead test.
- The License Specialist Observed 8 Staff Files Without a Release of Information Form.13A.16.03.06F(1)
- License Specialists Observed 16 Staff Members Without Medical Reports.13A.16.06.04A(1)