St. James Academy
MONKTON ROAD, MONKTON, MD 21111Childery 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
- 62
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Some Emergency Cards Were Missing Pediatrician Information13A.17.03.04C
Some emergency cards were missing pediatrician information, daily pick up person, home address, enrollment date, hours and days of care, and parental date. This missing information was highlighted in yellow highlighter. Please submit the emergency cards with the corrections as soon as possible.
- Two Children in Care Had Expired Medication. Please Submit Pictures of the New Medication as Soon as Possible.13A.17.11.04E(1)(c)
Jun 5, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Two Staff Had Fingerprints That Were Over 5 Years. Staff to Get Reprinted Immediately.13A.17.03.05B
- Emergency Cards Were Missing the Annual Updates13A.17.03.04C
Emergency cards were missing the annual updates, parental signature and date, pediatrician information and daily pick up person for Pre- K 4's.
- Staff Was Missing the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update 2023.13A.17.06.02
- Three Staff Were Missing Current Medicals in Staff Files.13A.17.06.04A(4)
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