St. John the Evangelist
RITCHIE HIGHWAY, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 76
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed One Staff Member Who Did Not Have 12 Hours of Continued Training Completed for 2023-202413A.16.06.09C
LS observed one staff member who did not have 12 hours of continued training completed for 2023-2024. The facility shall send a letter of correction and ensure that the staff member completes 12 hours of continuing training for the 2024-2025 year.
May 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That One Preschool Teacher Did Not Have Continued Training Completed From 07/2022-08/202313A.16.06.09C
LS observed that one preschool teacher did not have continued training completed from 07/2022-08/2023. Facility shall send letter of corrections and certificates.
- LS Observed an Aide That Do Not Have Completed Continued Training Taken Between 07/2022-08/202313A.16.06.12B(1)
LS observed an Aide that do not have completed continued training taken between 07/2022-08/2023. Facility shall send letter of corrections and certificates.
- LS Observed That Several Classrooms # 24, #09, and #04 Did Not Have Posted Emergency Escape Plan13A.16.10.01A(4)
LS observed that several classrooms # 24, #09, and #04 did not have posted emergency escape plan. Facility posted emergency escapes plans at time of inspection.
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