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Childery

St. Augustine

OLD WASHINGTON RD, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
107
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Nov 21, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • LS Reviewed 13 Emergency Forms That Were Missing the Source of Health Care Contact Information.13A.17.03.04C
    • One Staff LK Was Missing a Current Medical Evaluation. LK Has an Appointment in December to Complete the Medical Evaluation.13A.17.06.04A(1)
    • LS Observed an Outlet That Did Not Have a Cover. Corrected at the Time of Inspection.13A.17.10.04F
  2. Oct 16, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • During the Inspection13A.17.03.04C

      During the inspection, the LS saw fiv children's Emergency Cards that were missing Physician information, two missing Emergency contacts, and two without an update with parent initials to indicate no changes on the form. Facility will contact parents to make corrections.

    • During the Inspection, the LS Saw Three Health Forms That Did Not Have Lead Tests for Eligible Children13A.17.03.04E

      During the inspection, the LS saw three Health Forms that did not have lead tests for eligible children. The facility will contact the parents to get the testing done.

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