St. John School
MONROE ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Two Children Did Not Have Lead Tests in Their Files13A.16.03.04A
Two children did not have lead tests in their files. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the lead tests to the Office of Child care.
- Four Children Did Not Have Doctors Information on Emergency Cards. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of Updated Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- An Aide Was Hired on 8.12.2025 and Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
An aide was hired on 8.12.2025 and did not complete the aide orientation. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificate to the Office of Child Care.
Apr 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Three Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings in Their Files13A.16.03.02E
Three children did not have lead screenings in their files. Please correct immediately and submit copies of lead screenings to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Was Missing Doctors Information on Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
A child was missing doctors information on emergency card. A child was missing authorized pick up on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
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