St Andrew by the Bay Preschool
COLLEGE PARKWAY, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed One Child Who Had Written Instructions to Take Benedryl as a Medication Needed for Allergy Action Plan Did…13A.17.11.04C
LS observed one child who had written instructions to take Benedryl as a medication needed for allergy action plan did not have the Benedryl present at the center. Facility shall send letter of corrections and photographic evidence that the medication has been brought in by the parent.
Sep 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That One Staff Member with Initials M.M13A.17.03.05B
LS observed that one staff member with initials M.M. do not have FBI results in record. Director will send letter of corrections explaining how non compliance was corrected.
- LS Observed That Two Classrooms Room Number 1 and Room Number 6 Did Not Have an Emergency Contact List Posted13A.17.10.01C
LS observed that two classrooms Room number 1 and Room number 6 did not have an emergency contact list posted. Director posted emergency contact list at time of inspection. Non compliance is marked as corrected.
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