St John the Evangelist Pre School and After Care Program
LONG GREEN PIKE, HYDES, MD 21082Childery 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
- 57
- 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 (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Do Have Staff Orientation in Their Staff Files13A.16.06.02
Staff do have staff orientation in their staff files. The principal was unaware if the person who did the Heimlich on the child was aware of the staff person who had first aid and CPR.
- A Child Choked on a Piece of Candy.13A.16.07.06A
- A Second Grader Choked on a Round Hard Candy13A.16.12.03A
A second grader choked on a round hard candy. The principal was told that the candy was given to this child's older sibling and the sibling gave the candy to his younger sibling.
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Employee Was Missing the Medical.13A.16.06.04A(1)
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