St. Mary's Elementary School
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 231
- 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 (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Forms Being Used by the Facility That Is Not Approved by OCC13A.16.03.04A
Licensing Specialist observed forms being used by the facility that is not approved by OCC. Facility needs to submit a letter of corrections that the facility will use OCC approved forms.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Following Items Were Missing in the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
Licensing Specialist observed the following items were missing in the first aid kit, flashlight, fragrance free soap, and thick absorbent gauze or pad. Facility needs to obtain missing items and send picture to Licensing Specialist that items have been added to the first aid kit.
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Staffing Patterns Posted at the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist observed no staffing patterns posted at the time of inspection. Facility to post staffing patterns in each room used for child care and send a written statement of correction that it has been done.
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