St. Vincent de Paul Early Head Start
D PIMLICO ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21215Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Observed 2 Ceiling Lights Not Working in Classroom Two B.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Observed 1 Medical Exam That Had Expired.13A.16.06.04A(4)
Sep 16, 20247 Findings7 Important
- The Center Did Not Maintain a Current Staff Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- The Center Did Not Have Current Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of 1 New Hire.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of 12 Hours of Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of a Professional Development Plan for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of the Annual Update Training for Basic Health and Safety Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of 12 Hours of Training13A.16.06.09C
The center did not have proof of 12 hours of training, professional development plans, and basic health and safety update training for each child care teacher.
Dec 18, 20234 Findings4 Important
- The Posted Fire Report Expired October 2, 2023.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Evidence of Blood Lead Testing in Three Child Records.13A.16.03.04E
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received the Corrected Staffing Patterns Since the Full Inspection Conducted on September…13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist has not received the corrected Staffing Patterns since the full inspection conducted on September 28, 2023. The Director is Director of two Facilities but her Director schedule demonstrates that she is at this Facility from 8:00am to 4:00pm. A new staff is also in the room and t
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Review the Current Staff Records for Staff at This Facility13A.16.03.05C
Licensing Specialist was not able to review the current staff records for staff at this Facility. Facility stated that the staff records will be sent to the LS via email.
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