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St. Vincent de Paul Head Start Center Site III

C PIMLICO ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21215Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
58
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Oct 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Did Not Have the Current License Posted. The Noncompliance Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.02.01E
  2. Nov 9, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • An Employee Subjected 3 Children to Injurious Treatment13A.16.07.01

      An employee subjected 3 children to injurious treatment. The center immediately informed OCC and DSS and placed the employee on admimstraitive leave. The center terminated the employee.

    • An Employee Did Not Follow the Program Discipline Policy13A.16.07.03B(4)

      An employee did not follow the program discipline policy. The center immediately informed OCC and DSS and placed the employee on admimstraitive leave. The center terminated the employee.

    • An Employee Did Not Ensure That 3 Children Received Attention to Their Individual Needs13A.16.08.01A(1)

      An employee did not ensure that 3 children received attention to their individual needs. The center immediately informed OCC and DSS and placed the employee on admimstraitive leave. The center terminated the employee.

  3. Oct 10, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • The Center Did Not Have Proof of Lead Screening or Test for 2 Children. The Center Must Review All Child Records to Ensure Compliance.13A.16.03.02F(2)
    • The Center Did Not Notify the Office That Classroom 3 Is Closed and Now Used as Aulixary Space. The Center Must Submit a Change Form.13A.16.03.07A
    • Observed 3 Sinks Not Working in Classroom 2. The Noncompliance Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • LS Observed 4 Expired Medical Exams.13A.16.06.04A(4)
    • Observed 2 Cans of Lysol in Reach of Children's in Room 113A.16.10.04A

      Observed 2 cans of Lysol in reach of children's in room 1. Observed 1 bottle of bleach, 1 large bottle of dish soap, 1 bottle of glass cleaner in reach of children's in room 2. The noncompliance was corrected during the inspection.

    • LS Observed Expired Medication for 2 Children13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)

      LS observed expired medication for 2 children. The center must retuned the expired medication to the child parent and submit proof of new medication/forms.

  4. Sep 28, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Opening to the Hazardous Outdoor Play Area for St13A.16.05.12D

      Licensing Specialist observed an opening to the hazardous outdoor play area for St. Vincent de Paul EHS that was damaged due to a fire in May 2023, and a screw exposed from a wooden fixture.

    • Licensing Specialists Lindsey Snyder and James Sherwood Observed About 14 Children Outside with One Teacher For…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Licensing Specialists Lindsey Snyder and James Sherwood observed about 14 children outside with one Teacher for approximately two minutes. Corrected during inspection. A second staff joined the group two minutes later.

    • Licensing Specialists Lindsey Snyder and James Sherwood Observed About 14 Children Outside with One Teacher For…13A.16.08.03A

      Licensing Specialists Lindsey Snyder and James Sherwood observed about 14 children outside with one Teacher for approximately two minutes. Corrected during inspection. A second staff joined the group two minutes later.

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