St. Andrew Apostle Early Learning Center
KEMP MILL RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Emergency Information for a Child in Care13A.16.03.04C
licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the emergency information for a child in care. Another form was missing the child's physician, authorized pick-up person, or an annual update. The facility is recommended to review all the children's emergency information.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One or More Infant and Toddler Plans That Didn't Identify the Staff Member Who Is…13A.16.09.02B(3)
Licensing specialist observed one or more infant and toddler plans that didn't identify the staff member who is assigned primary responsibility for the care of the child during each shift. The facility should review all the infant and toddler plans to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One or More Infant and Toddler Plans That Didn't Identify the Staff Member Who Is…13A.16.09.02C
Licensing specialist observed one or more infant and toddler plans that didn't identify the staff member who is assigned primary responsibility for the care of the child during each shift and or a reevaluation every 3 months. The facility should review all the infant and toddler plans to ensure comp
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That There Was No Thermometer in the Refrigerator in the Angle Fish Room13A.16.12.05C(3)
The licensing specialist observed that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Angle Fish Room. This was corrected during the inspection.
Sep 19, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Noticed a Hole in the Wall in the First Bathroom.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Broken Wooden Plank to the Outdoor Fence.13A.16.05.12D
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence That the Current Director Has Taken Approved Training in Supporting…13A.16.06.06A
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the current director has taken approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices required by this regulation. The director stated that she is enrolled and be completing it soon.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides Missing 1.5 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aug 24, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed at Least 9 Children's Emergency Information Forms That Were Either Not Updated with The…13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed at least 9 children's emergency information forms that were either not updated with the parents' initial and date or had no doctor information.
- Two Children Were Missing Lead Certificates That Were of Testing Age.13A.16.03.04E
- Licensing Specialists Observed About Four Broken Wooden Planks That Pose a Safety Hazard to Children in Care13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialists observed about four broken wooden planks that pose a safety hazard to children in care. Facility shall repair the wooden planks as soon as possible.
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence That the Director Has Completed the 12 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence That M. D., Z.M., and C.H Have Completed the 12 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.09C
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence That L.B., and M.B. Have Completed the 12 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
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