St. John's Parish Day School
FREDERICK ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery 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
- 120
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form13A.17.03.04C
From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms.
Oct 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Operator Did Not Provide Written Notification Within the Required 5 Business Days to the Office About the Addition…13A.17.03.06A(1)
The operator did not provide written notification within the required 5 business days to the office about the addition of a new employee or staff members.
- The Operator Did Not Provide Written Notification Within 5 Business Days to the Office About the Ending of Employment…13A.17.03.06A(2)
The operator did not provide written notification within 5 business days to the office about the ending of employment of an employee or staff member.
Oct 27, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Criminal Background Check Results Being Maintained in the Staff File for Two Staff…13A.17.03.05B
LS did not observe evidence of criminal background check results being maintained in the staff file for two staff members. Facility must submit evidence that it has criminal background results for each staff member.
- LS Did Not Receive Written Notification About the Addition of New Employees13A.17.03.06A(1)
LS did not receive written notification about the addition of new employees. Facility must immediately submit all required documentation for each new employee.
- LS Did Not Receive Written Notification About the Ending of Employment for Multiple Staff13A.17.03.06A(2)
LS did not receive written notification about the ending of employment for multiple staff. Facility must immediately submit the required documentation for each terminated employee.
- LS Observed an Employee Unknown to the OCC13A.17.07.06A
LS observed an employee unknown to the OCC. Facility must immediately submit evidence of successfully passed federal and State criminal background checks. Corrected on site. LS observed the required evidence for the new employee present during the inspection.
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