St. Vincent de Paul Head Start - Southeast @ Patterson Park
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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 8, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- In Room PP1, Observed Cleaning Products in an Unlocked Cabinet13A.16.10.04A
In room PP1, observed cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet. In room PP2, observed cleaning products in an unlocked closet. The noncompliance was corrected during the inspection.
- The Current License Was Not Posted. The Noncompliance Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.02.01E
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of 1 New Hire. The Non Compliance Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of 1 Staff Person Who Is No Longer Employed with the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
The center did not notify OCC of 1 staff person who is no longer employed with the center. The non compliance was corrected during the inspection.
- The Center Is Using a Multi Purpose Room That Has Not Been Measured or Approved by OCC.13A.16.03.07A
- Classroom PP1 Has 1 Sink That Is Not Working. The Sink Has No Cold Water.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Director Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- All Child Care Teachers Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training.13A.16.06.09C
- All Aide Staff Members Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)