Saint Joseph's Extended Care Program
MONTGOMERY ROAD, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- 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 (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Specialist Did Not Observe Children's Records Readily Accessible to All Staff Members.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- Specialists Observed 4 Children's Emergency Forms; And One Child Form Was Missing an Authorized Pick Up Person ,One…13A.16.03.04C
Specialists observed 4 children's emergency forms; and one child form was missing an authorized pick up person ,one childs form was not signed and dated, one childs form was missing the parents names and phone numbers.
- Specialist Did Not Observe Any Children's Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Specialist Did Not Observe Any Children's Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- Specialist Observed in the Pre-K4 Classroom an Individual That Was Not Reported Tothe Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.06A(1)
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Unapproved Room Being Used13A.16.16.04G
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