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St. Louis Early Learning Center

Clarksville, MD · Howard County
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
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Quick Facts

Capacity
90 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 531-6664
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
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Licensed Letter of Compliance Facility
Active License
License Number
261424
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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About the Provider

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St. Louis School (K-8) shares in the education apostolate of the parish. The development of intellect includes an environment that nurtures creativity, joy of learning, and spiritual values. Our goal is to teach as Jesus taught. The personal development of each child occurs in a faith setting environment, leading each child toward self-esteem, responsibility, and accountability. Activities are offered to promote a positive self-concept for each child. In this way, students, parents, teachers, and administrators work through Christ to develop integrity, initiative, cooperation, Christian character, and self-direction. St. Louis School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools through AdvancED.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
  • Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.03.04E Corrected
Findings: There are 7 children missing the lead testing in their file.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: There are 3 staff who have been added to the program that were not part of the associated parties list previously and needed release of information forms submitted.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.07.06A Corrected
Findings: The program was over ratio in the morning for before care when the licensing specialist was present, it was observed 33 children were present at 1 time with 2 staff present.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: The program was over ratio with 33 children and 2 staff members present at one time.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.08.03E(1) Corrected
Findings: The program was over ratio with 33 children and two staff members present.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.08.03E(2) Corrected
Findings: The program was over ratio with 33 children and two staff members present.
2026-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: There is no emergency escape plan posted in the child care area for the licensing specialist to observe. When staff were asked where one would be, it could not be located.
2025-10-09 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-11-03 Complaint 13A.16.07.03A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the staff and Director today. Staff Malea Thomas stated while assisting the child calm down on the day of the incident staff Jen Heffner took over assisting the child to further calm down which prompted the child to cry and scream "No I don't want to go" which was unnecessary because the child was already calm.
2023-11-03 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with staff Malea Thomas, who works directly with Jen Heffner, and stated Jen Heffner took the child away from her and stated "I've got this" and proceeded to wrap her arms and legs around the child to calm her down in an aggressive way that she described as unnecessary. The child was crying and said "no I don't want to go". Malea Thomas stated she believes that Jen Heffner believed she was helping at the time.
2023-05-11 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-08-19 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-07-15 Full 13A.16.03.05A Corrected
Findings: LS did not receive a updated personnel list with all staff currently working at the center - send to OCC
2022-07-15 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: LS was not notified that a staff member had left the staff at the center - corrected
2022-07-15 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did observe a medical for E. Bentley, E. Bingham, M. Landis, J. Heffner, B. McCarthy, K. Melvin, M. Melzer, J. Snelgrove, L. Tyler, K. Vasile - send copies of medicals to OCC

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