St. Raphael's School
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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Cognia Early Learning Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 166
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 27, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialists Are Missing Medical Evaluations, Privacy Rights and Criminal Background Checks for Several Staff.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- Licensing Specialists Observed 5 Sinks That Exceeded 120 Degrees13A.16.05.07A
Licensing Specialists observed 5 sinks that exceeded 120 degrees. Facility made correction at the time of the inspection and Licensing Specialists were able to confirm corrections.
- Facility Has No Mat Coverings for Napping Mats13A.16.09.04A(3)
Facility has no mat coverings for napping mats. Licensing Specialists showed Facility the regulation and explained it. Facility is asked to provide mat coverings or ask parents to bring one for their child. Facility can submit photographic evidence of correction via email.