St. Paul's Christian Children's Center
HEATHERMORE BOULEVARD, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 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 (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 5, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That Part II of the Health Assessment Is Required for One Child.13A.17.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That Two Children Are Required to Have Immunizations.13A.17.03.04H
- LS Conducted Full Inspection on 08/05/202513A.17.05.06
LS conducted Full inspection on 08/05/2025. LS observed thick dust particles layered on the vent in Room 2. Any part of the ventilation system must be kept clean. LS discussed with the Administrator and she stated that she will have someone clean it.
- LS Observed Three Electrical Sockets Without Plates Located in the School Age Room in the Area of the Three Computer…13A.17.10.04F
LS observed three electrical sockets without plates located in the school age room in the area of the three computer stations. Director informed LS that the floors were re done. She stated she will have the Plates put back on the electrical sockets.
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two New Staff Members Unknown to the Office of Childcare13A.17.03.06A(1)
LS observed two new staff members unknown to the Office of Childcare. LS was informed that this is their second summer working in the facility.
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