Saint Paul's Lutheran Preschool
KURTZ AVENUE, LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two Children Missing Authorized Pick Up People on the Emergency Card13A.17.03.04C
There are two children missing authorized pick up people on the emergency card, two children missing their address on the emergency card, one child missing emergency contacts, one child needs their emergency card updated, and one child that the date it was signed is cut off and unable to tell which
Sep 16, 20245 Findings5 Important
- There Are 11 Children Who Need Their Physician Information Listed on Their Emergency Card13A.17.03.04C
There are 11 children who need their physician information listed on their emergency card, 1 child who needs their authorized pick up person completed on their emergency card, 1 child who needs emergency contacts listed and 1 child who needs their emergency card dated showing it has been completed/u
- One Child Is Missing the Health Inventory Part 1 Completed by the Parents.13A.17.03.04D(1)
- There Is One Child Who Does Not Have a Lead Screening Completed at All and One Child Who Is Missing Their Second Lead…13A.17.03.04E
There is one child who does not have a lead screening completed at all and one child who is missing their second lead screening when they were 24 months old.
- There Is One Staff Member Who Is Missing the Basic Health and Safety Yearly Update.13A.17.03.05B
- The First Aid Kit Is Missing Fragrance Free Liquid Soap.13A.17.10.02E
Sep 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
- While on Site13A.17.03.05D
While on site, the program was utilizing another staff member in in their 3 year old classroom 203 that is not listed on the staffing pattern as a substitute due to staff illness. The program did not use their substitute log to show the staff member subbing in this room. The program will utilize a s
- On One of the Play Houses There Is a Sharp Piece of Plastic on the Window Where a Flower Box Used to Be13A.17.05.12D
On one of the play houses there is a sharp piece of plastic on the window where a flower box used to be. Please remove this item since it is sharp and could harm children. Along the perimeter of the playground closest to the fence and sandbox was a wooden barrier that was cracked and showing decay w
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