St. Vincent De Paul Head Start - Arlington
WEST ROGERS AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215Childery 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.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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Notified During the Inspection That Two Staff Are No Longer Working at the Facility.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Disinfectant Spray13A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed disinfectant spray, shaving cream, and headphones with long cords not put up after being used. Corrected during inspection. The Director made these items inaccessible to children during the inspection.
Jun 8, 202310 Findings10 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Three Incomplete Emergency Forms in the Green Folders During the Inspection.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Health Inventory II Form Completed by a Physician in One Child's Green Folder During the Inspection.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Record That Needs Records of Blood Lead Testing and Two Children That Need…13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist observed one child record that needs records of blood lead testing and two children that need their second blood lead tests in the green folders.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Five Child Records with Incomplete Medication Administration Authorization Forms And…13A.16.03.04I(3)
Licensing Specialist observed five child records with incomplete Medication Administration Authorization forms and incomplete Allergy Action Plans in the green folders.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Review One Associated Parties' Staff Record During the Inspection13A.16.03.05C
Licensing Specialist was not able to review one associated parties' staff record during the inspection. Facility is reminded that there must be a staff record with all necessary information maintained for each associated party on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Three Employees Present at the Facility Not on the Facility's Associated Parties List13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed three employees present at the Facility not on the Facility's associated parties list. Facility is reminded to notify the OCC via the OCC 1203 Personnel List, send evidence of their criminal background checks, and an original notarized Release of Information within 5 wo
- Two Staff on the Facility's Associated Parties List Are No Longer Employed13A.16.03.06A(2)
Two staff on the Facility's associated parties list are no longer employed. Facility is reminded to notify the OCC via the OCC 1203 Personnel List within 5 working days of deleting new employees.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive Required Documentation Within 15 Working Days for Three Staff.13A.16.03.06B
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Complete and Current Medical Reports for Any Staff Listed on the Associated…13A.16.06.04A(4)
Licensing Specialist did not observe complete and current Medical Reports for any staff listed on the associated parties list during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Staff G.M13A.16.07.06A
Licensing Specialist observed one staff G.M. present and supervising children without a cleared Release of Information from the OCC. Facility is reminded that staff may not be assigned to a group of children until the OCC has received evidence of criminal background checks and a cleared Release of I
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