Saint Mary's School Bryantown
NOTRE DAME PLACE, BRYANTOWN, MD 20617Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Office of Child Care Did Not Have a 1203 Adding a New Staff for Before And…13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of the mandatory inspection the office of child care did not have a 1203 adding a new staff for before and after care. For correction please submit a 1203 to the office of child care.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Office of Child Care Did Not Receive a 1203 Deleting a Staff13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the mandatory inspection the office of child care did not receive a 1203 deleting a staff. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the staff.
Feb 25, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Upon Review of the Children's Files the Licensing Specialist Noted That There Were 3 Children That Didn't Have Evidence…13A.16.03.04E
Upon review of the children's files the Licensing Specialist noted that there were 3 children that didn't have evidence of their 2nd blood lead test results. Please forward evidence to the OCC displaying that the three children have received their 2nd blood lead test.
- Upon Review of the Children's Files the Licensing Specialist Noted That 2 Children That Are 5 Years of Age Need Of…13A.16.03.04G
Upon review of the children's files the Licensing Specialist noted that 2 children that are 5 years of age need of evidence of having had 2 MMR vaccinations. Please forward evidence displaying that the two 5-year-old children have received their 2nd MMR vaccination.
- 1 Staff Person Who Was Hired January 2025 Did Not Have a Medical Evaluation on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
1 staff person who was hired January 2025 did not have a medical evaluation on file. Please forward a copy of this staff person's medical evaluation to the OCC once obtained.
- There Is 1 Staff Person That Was Hired April 2024 and Hasn't Completed the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.09A(5)
There is 1 staff person that was hired April 2024 and hasn't completed the 3-hour basic health and safety training. Please have this staff person complete the training and submit a copy of their certificate to the OCC once obtained.
- There Are 2 Staff That Didn't Complete the 2023 Annual Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
There are 2 staff that didn't complete the 2023 annual update to the basic health and safety training. Additionally, there is 1 staff member that didn't complete the 2024 annual update to the basic health and safety update training. Please forward all certificates of completion to the OCC once obtai
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Bottle of Glade in the Main Office's Bathroom That the Preschoolers Utilize on A…13A.16.10.04A
The Licensing Specialist observed a bottle of Glade in the main office's bathroom that the preschoolers utilize on a daily basis. Additionally, there were tubes of Lysol wipes and bottles of disinfectant spray that were accessible in a storage closet directly outside of the main office's bathroom. T
- There Wasn't a Written Handwashing Procedure Posted at the Pre-K Classroom's Handwashing Sink13A.16.11.03A
There wasn't a written handwashing procedure posted at the Pre-K classroom's handwashing sink. Additionally, there wasn't a written handwashing procedure posted in the main office's bathroom which is utilized by the preschoolers. Please notify the OCC once approved written handwashing procedures hav
Feb 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Pre-K 4 Classroom, the Licensing Specialist Noted That the Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted13A.16.03.05B
Upon inspection of the Pre-K 4 classroom, the Licensing Specialist noted that the staffing pattern was not posted. The staffing pattern was posted during the inspection.
- The School Did Not Notify the OCC of the Departure of a Staff Member Within 5 Working Days of Its Occurrence13A.16.03.06A(2)
The school did not notify the OCC of the departure of a staff member within 5 working days of its occurrence. An updated 1203 was given to the Licensing Specialist on the day of the inspection.
- 1 Staff Member Did Not Have Evidence of Having Had a Staff Orientation13A.16.06.02
1 staff member did not have evidence of having had a staff orientation. Please notify the OCC once this staff member has competed the staff orientation.
- There Are 3 Staff Members That Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Their Employment13A.16.06.09A(5)
There are 3 staff members that did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of their employment. Please forward certificates of completion to the OCC.