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St. James Brethren Church

LAPPANS ROAD, SAINT JAMES, MD 21733Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 12, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. May 12, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • New Staff Member Started Without a Release or Fingerprints Conducted.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • Emergency Card Not Updated Annually for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04C
    • Lead Screening Not Conducted for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04E
    • Substitute Log Not Recorded.13A.16.03.05E
    • Emergency Contact Information Not Posted.13A.16.10.01C
    • Pasta and Peas Meal Was Not Discarded After Consumption.13A.16.12.04I
  2. Aug 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Sub Log Not Recorded for One Staff Member.13A.16.03.05E
    • Emergency and Disaster Plan Not Maintained.13A.16.10.01A(2)
  3. Jun 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Notification of End Date Not Received for One Staff Member.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • Playground Near Pavilion Has a Fence That Is Not in Good Repair.13A.16.05.12E
    • 3 Month Old Child Was Observed Asleep and Swaddled.13A.16.10.05B
  4. Jul 21, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Fire and Emergency Drills Have Been Completed for the Last Twelve Months13A.16.03.03B(4)

      Fire and Emergency drills have been completed for the last twelve months, but Director needs to document on the Fire and Emergency Drill Log form. Director to send proof of correction within one business day.

    • One Child's Emergency Card Was Missing the Date Near the Parent/guardian's Signature13A.16.03.04C

      One child's emergency card was missing the date near the parent/guardian's signature. Director to send proof of correction of the date within one business day. Five children's emergency cards were missing the annual update. Direction to send proof of correction for the annual updates no later tha

    • One Child Was Missing the Required Lead Screening. Director to Send Proof of Correction to LS by 8/1/2023.13A.16.03.04E

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