The Loyola School
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staffing Patterns Were Not Posted.13A.16.03.05B
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The OCC Received a Child Incident Report on 8-16-2024 and the Injury Occurred on 7-18-202413A.16.03.06C(3)
The OCC received a child incident report on 8-16-2024 and the injury occurred on 7-18-2024. The program did not notify the OCC within the 24 hour notification requirement.
Aug 15, 20234 Findings4 Important
- OCC Was Not Notified of the Addition Two Substitutes Sawyer Enright and Taylor Fullwood.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- During the Inspection13A.16.03.06E(2)
During the inspection, LS Jordan was notified that the playground was out of commission and the children were going to the Mount Vernon Park offsite and the rooms Ignatius Hall and Chapel were not in use due to the air conditioning being broken.
- LS Jordan Observed 11 Children Between the Ages of 2 and Three in Room 1. OOC Authorized the Capacity of 9 Children in the Room.13A.16.05.03A(1)(a)
- During the Full Inspection Margorie Bessent Told LS Jordan Rooms Ignatius Hall and Chapel Rooms Where Closed Since…13A.16.05.06
During the full inspection Margorie Bessent told LS Jordan rooms Ignatius Hall and Chapel rooms where closed since 08/14/2023. OCC was not notified of the changes in the center.