Letter of Compliance Facility
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St. Louis Early Learning Center
Clarksville, MD
· Howard County
12500 Clarksville Pike,
Clarksville, MD 21029
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age range (listing information)
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 531-6664
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
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
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (August - June)
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (August - June)
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (August - June)
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (August - June)
- Friday7:30 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 | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe state and federal background checks for M. Depp, M. Farace, S. Farace, R. Karchak, M. Landis - have staff fingerprinted LS did not observe notarized Release for staff E. Brigham and J. McCarthy - send notarized Release forms to OCC | |||
| 2021-07-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed broken ceiling panels resulting from a leak. Center must ensure that ceiling is repaired and provide a photograph of the room with the ceiling completely repaired. | |||
| 2021-07-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that children's food is being stored in the lunch bags with ice packs provided from parents. Facility must have a refrigerator on site to store perishable items for consumption. | |||
| 2020-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.06B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that criminal background clearances were received by the Office of Child Care for 1 employee. Facility is reminded that both their authorization code and our authorization codes must be used for any staff that will be working in the Pre-K classrooms, part of before and after care for the school-age children or part of the summer camp program. Facility must have individual printed using our authorization code immediately. | |||
| 2020-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an Epi-Pen that expired October 2020. Director returned the Epi-Pen to the nurse and the nurse sent notification home to parents. Please confirm when Epi-Pen was retrieved by parent or a new one was received. | |||
| 2020-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility indicated they are not currently serving milk. Facility is reminded they should furnish milk for all meals served during operating hours. | |||
| 2020-10-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility requested to add Room 123 to the license. Specialist observed the room in use prior to being approved and added to the license. Specialist has fire approval for the room to be used for preschool and conducted an inspection of the room on today's date. | |||
| 2019-05-07 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-05-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the consumer education pamphlet being posted so that is it freely available for reference to parents. Facility corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-05-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed multiple emergency cards that were missing information. Specialist observed emergency cards that were missing one or more of the following: At least 1 emergency contact, authorized daily pick up or parent signature and date. Facility shall review all emergency cards for completeness, have completed as needed, and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-05-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed before care in Room 7A, which is not currently approved and on the license. Before care staff indicated they also use Room 5B, which is not on the current license. Facility is reminded request, supporting documentation, an inspection and approval by OCC must be completed before changes in Rooms used for care. Facility shall submit required paperwork and OCC shall inspect the rooms to have them added to the current license. | |||
| 2018-05-24 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed evidence of a fire drill or an emergency drill being practiced once per month. Facility is reminded that emergency drills do not replace fire drills. Facility shall submit a statement of understanding that fire drills shall be practiced and documented at least monthly and emergency drills shall be practiced and documented at least twice per year. | |||
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