St. Stephens Creative Learning Center
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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Ls Observed That Several Children Missing Health Inventory Part 1 and 213A.16.03.04C
Ls observed that several children missing health inventory part 1 and 2, missing emergency form and emergency did not have doctors information on and were not updated
- Ls Observed That the Infant Room Staffing Pattern Was Not Correct13A.16.03.05B
- Ls Observed That That Preschool Had Chipped Paint on the Walls13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Ls Observe That the Staff Bathroom Door Was Open and It Contained Cleaning Supplies on the Floor Within Reach of Children13A.16.05.01A(2)
- Ls Observed That Playground Needed More Mulch to Prevent Tripping Hazards and Wood Trim Around Playground Is Splitting13A.16.05.12D
- Ls Observed That Staff Did Not Have Staff Orientation in There File13A.16.06.02
- Ls Observed in the Infant Room Infants Were Watching Tiv13A.16.09.01C(3)
- Ls Observed That Preschooler Were Watching a Movie (Boss Baby)13A.16.09.01C(4)
- Ls Observed That the Infant Room Did Not Have Assigned Primary Care Givers for Infant and Toddlerw13A.16.09.02A
- Ls Observed That Infant Toddler Did Not Have an Activity Plan13A.16.09.02C
- Ls Observed That Changing Table in the Bathroom Under the Mat Was Dirty13A.16.09.03B(4)
- Ls Observed That 1 Medication Di Not Have Medication Dosage Duration or Expiration Packaging Was Missing13A.16.11.04A(3)
Jul 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed in Room 5 the Floor Panel on Wall Was Peeling Off and Had Sharp Edges.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- LS Observed That Staff Using a Trash Can to Dispose of Dirty Pull Ups with No Lid .13A.16.05.11D(2)