Saint Stephen School Preschool and After School Care
BRADSHAW ROAD, KINGSVILLE, MD 21087Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- School
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The LOC Did Not Have a Current Fire Inspection13A.17.02.03C(3)
The LOC did not have a current fire inspection. The one on file is dated January 23, 2024. The school has made several contacts/phone calls and emails and has not received a response.
- Three Children in Care Were Missing the Lead Screening. Please Submit the Lead Screening as Soon as Possible.13A.17.03.04E
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The LOC Has Not Had a Fire Inspection Since 12/10/202113A.17.02.03C(3)
The LOC has not had a fire inspection since 12/10/2021. A fire inspector attempted to conduct a fire inspection today but the fire inspector refused to give the LOC office information since she did not have a driver's license on her so she stated that she would reschedule the inspection. The fire
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