St. James' Nursery School
NORTH MAIN STREET, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery 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.5 / 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Two Teachers Did Not Have 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Previous Year13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers did not have 12 hours of continued training for the previous year. One teacher had 13.5 hours as of today. The other teacher had 4.5 hours training on site at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the training certificates.
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Program Did Not Have a Current Staffing Pattern Posted. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care Immediately.13A.16.03.05B
Apr 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- An Employee Started Employment on 8.29.22 and the Office of Child Care Has Not Received Documentation for an Out Of…13A.16.03.05C
An employee started employment on 8.29.22 and the Office of Child Care has not received documentation for an out of state criminal or child abuse.. Another employee started employment on 12.1.22 and the Office of Child Care has not received an out of state child abuse clearance. Another employee st
- An Employee Started Employment on 8.29.22 and the Office of Child Care Has Not Received Documentation for an Out Of…13A.16.03.06A(1)
An employee started employment on 8.29.22 and the Office of Child Care has not received documentation for an out of state criminal or child abuse.. Another employee started employment on 12.1.22 and the Office of Child Care has not received an out of state child abuse clearance. Another employee st
Mar 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Staff Member Had a Medical That Was Older Than 5 Years13A.16.06.04A(4)
A staff member had a medical that was older than 5 years. Please submit a copy of current medical once completed to the Office of Child Care.
- Two Teachers Did Not Have 12 Hours of Continued Training at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers did not have 12 hours of continued training at time of inspection. Please submit copies of training certificates upon completion.
- Three Aides Did Not Have Six Hours of Continued Training at Time of Inspection. Please Submit Copies of Training Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- The Green Room Did Not Have a Thermometer in Refrigerator13A.16.12.05C(3)
The green room did not have a thermometer in refrigerator. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Mar 18, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Blue Room Did Not Have a Trash Can with Tight Fitting Lid13A.16.05.11D(2)
The Blue room did not have a trash can with tight fitting lid. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Acting Director Has Not Completed the 45 Hour Child Care Administration Training13A.16.06.05B(3)
The acting director has not completed the 45 hour child care administration training. The director was approved for an variance and did not complete the training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Director Had 6 Hours of Training for the Previous Year at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director had 6 hours of training for the previous year at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
- A Preschool Teacher Had 3 Hours of Training at Time of Inspection for Previous Year13A.16.06.09C
A preschool teacher had 3 hours of training at time of inspection for previous year. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to OCC.
- An Aide Had No Training at Time of Inspection. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to OCC.13A.16.06.12B(1)
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