St. Jane de Chantal School
OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 2 Instances of Emergency Forms That Were Missing Information Such as Physician Information and The…13A.17.03.04C
LS observed 2 instances of emergency forms that were missing information such as physician information and the emergency contact information. Facility is also asked to fill in the enrollment dates.
Feb 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Children's Files That Did Not Have a Completed Health Inventory Part I Or…13A.17.03.04D(3)
Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of children's files that did not have a completed health inventory Part I or Part II. Facility is asked to review the children's files and follow-up with the parents to make sure this information is completed.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Toilets in the Hallway Close to the Skybox Room Had Weak Water Pressure Which…13A.17.05.08A
Licensing specialist observed that the toilets in the hallway close to the Skybox room had weak water pressure which made it difficult to flush the waste properly. Other toilets in the building seem to be in good condition. Facility is asked to contact the facilities manager to resolve this issue.
Oct 6, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Menu13A.17.03.03B(3)
Licensing specialist did not observe a written menu. Facility states they have goldfish and apples for snack as a backup, but that the children bring their own lunches and snacks.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Copy of the Regulations During the Inspection.13A.17.03.03B(5)
- LS Observed 4 Instances of Children's Medical Files Missing the Required Lead Blood Testing Forms13A.17.03.04E
LS observed 4 instances of children's medical files missing the required lead blood testing forms. Facility is asked to review all of the children's files and follow up with the families to obtain documentation.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Consumer Pamphlet During the Inspection. LS Will Email a Copy to the Facility for Their Use.13A.17.03.04I(6)
- Licensing Specialist Observed That a Substitute Was Present in the Skybox Room Who Was Not Listed on the Personnel…13A.17.08.01A(2)(a)
Licensing specialist observed that a substitute was present in the Skybox room who was not listed on the personnel sheets or associated parties list.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Skybox Room Utility Room Has Not Been Made Inaccessible to Children in Care13A.17.10.04A
Licensing specialist observed that the Skybox room utility room has not been made inaccessible to children in care. Facility is asked to secure the door.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were Some Instances of Uncapped Electrical Sockets in the Skybox Classroom13A.17.10.04F
Licensing specialist observed that there were some instances of uncapped electrical sockets in the Skybox classroom. Facility is asked to cover these outlets.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Facility Has Not Been Supplying Milk for the Children Since the Service Ended…13A.17.12.01A(2)
Licensing specialist observed that the facility has not been supplying milk for the children since the service ended during the pandemic. Facility is asked to resume offering 1% milk.
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