St. Joseph Child Development Center-073242
Data last updated · May 2026
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 1 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 108
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 202512 Findings12 Important
- LS Observed That 20 Staff Members Were Missing the Required Documentation for Their Continued Training.13A.16.02.03C(2)
- LS Observed That 4 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing Authorized Pick-up Persons and 2 Children's Emergency Forms…13A.16.03.04C
LS observed that 4 children's emergency forms were missing authorized pick-up persons and 2 children's emergency forms were missing the physician's information.
- LS Observed That 20 Staff Members Were Missing Their Continued Training Documentation13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that 20 staff members were missing their continued training documentation, 3 staff members were missing their CBC results, 9 staff members were missing their required medical evaluation documentation, 18 staff members were missing their orientation documentation, 3 staff members were mis
- LS Observed That There Were 7 Staff Members No Longer Employed at the Program That Needed to Be Deleted.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That 18 Staff Members Were Missing Their Orientation Documentation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed That 8 Staff Members Were Missing Their Required Medical Evaluation Documentation.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Members Medical Evaluation Was Not Updated at the 5 Year Mark.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Observed That 3 Teachers Did Not Have the Required Documentation for Their Continued Training Hours and 2 Teachers…13A.16.06.09C
LS observed that 3 teachers did not have the required documentation for their continued training hours and 2 teachers did not have their BH&S certificates.
- LS Observed That 4 Aides Did Not Have Documentation of Their Required Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed That 4 Aides Did Not Have Completed Records of Professional Development.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- LS Observed That 11 Aides Did Not Have Documentation of Their BH&S Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed That 9 Staff Members Were Missing Their Required Medical Evaluations13A.16.07.06A
LS observed that 9 staff members were missing their required medical evaluations, 18 staff members were missing documentation of their orientation, and 6 children's emergency forms were not completed as required.
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Teacher in Charge Informed LS That They Did Not Have Access to the Programs CJIS Results While the Director Is…13A.16.03.06E(1)
The teacher in charge informed LS that they did not have access to the programs CJIS results while the director is away, so they did not notify OCC of the criminal charge for their staff member.