Saint Michael's School Pre-K
THREE NOTCH ROAD, RIDGE, MD 20680Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 7, 202413 Findings13 Important
- Program Needs to Have Evidence That the Parents Have Received the Consumer Pamphlet Information for All the Prek Children.13A.17.03.02C(1)
- Program Did Not Have Evidence That the Prek Parents Have Received a Discipline Policy.13A.17.03.03B(2)
- Program Needs to Post a Menu of the Snacks Served.13A.17.03.03B(3)
- Seven Children Did Not Have an Emergency Card to Review13A.17.03.04C
Seven children did not have an emergency card to review. One child needs a parent signature and doctor phone number on her emergency card. One child needs a parent signature on his emergency card.
- One Child Needs the Parent Part of the Health Inventory Completed.13A.17.03.04D(1)
- Four Children Need Evidence of Having Had a Lead Blood Test at 2 Years of Age or Later.13A.17.03.04E
- One Child Was Missing an Immunization Record.13A.17.03.04G
- Two of the Staff Files Were Not on Site as the Director Had Taken Them Home. Program Is Required to Have Staff Records on File at All Times.13A.17.03.05B
- There Were No Staff Orientations on File13A.17.06.02
There were no staff orientations on file. Each staff person must have an orientation to the program. There are 3 staff who need to complete the original Basic health and safety training as there is no evidence that they completed it within 90 days of hire. Two staff need to take the 2024 Basic hea
- There Were Two Staff Medicals Missing.13A.17.06.04A(1)
- The Prek Children Were Watching a Video During Lunch. Children Are Not Permitted to Watch Any Screen Time During Meals or Snacks.13A.17.09.01E(5)
- There Was No Evidence That the Parents Had Been Given a Screen Time Policy13A.17.09.01E(6)
There was no evidence that the parents had been given a screen time policy. The program needs to create a policy and show evidence that each preK family has received it.
- The First Aid Kit Was Missing Large Gauze Pads (Like Sanitary Napkins), Gloves, Paper Towels, Soap, Thermometer, Disposable Washcloths.13A.17.10.02E
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