Saint Paul Early Childhood Center
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.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
- 74
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 202513 Findings13 Important
- There Are 3 Children Who Are Missing Their First Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- There Is 3 Staff Were Still Need Orientation to COMAR and 1 Staff Who Needs Their Maryland Prints in Their File13A.16.03.05C
There is 3 staff were still need orientation to COMAR and 1 staff who needs their Maryland prints in their file. 3 Staff need Basic Health and Safety training completed, and 5 staff need the basic health and safety annual update completed.
- There Are 3 Staff Members Who Still Need Orientation to COMAR Completed.13A.16.06.02
- 1 Teacher Still Needs to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training. 3 Teachers Need to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.09C
- There Are 2 Aides Who Need to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Medication Authorization Form for 1 Child Is Still Needed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- Medication Authorization Form for 1 Child Is Still Needed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
- There Is One Child Who Still Needs Medication on Site.13A.16.11.04A(2)
- There Are Two Children Who Need Medication Properly Labeled. One of These Children's Medication Is Not on Site13A.16.11.04A(3)
- There Are Two Children Who Need Medication Properly Labeled. One of These Children's Medication Is Not on Site13A.16.11.04C
- There Are Two Children Who Need Medication Properly Labeled. One of These Children's Medication Is Not on Site13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
- There Are Two Children Who Need Medication Properly Labeled. One of These Children's Medication Is Not on Site13A.16.11.04E(1)(b)
- One Child Does Not Have Medication on Site.13A.16.11.04E(2)
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Program Has Not Completed the Emergency Disaster Drills13A.16.03.03B(4)