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St. James Brethren Church
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About St. James Brethren Church
St. James Brethren Church is a licensed child care center in Saint James, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
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Hours
Hours
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Programs and care
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State record
Inspection reports for St. James Brethren Church
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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May 12, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
13A.16.12.04I
“Pasta and peas meal was not discarded after consumption.”
13A.16.10.01C
“Emergency contact information not posted.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“New staff member started without a release or fingerprints conducted.”
13A.16.03.05E
“Substitute log not recorded.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Lead screening not conducted for one child in care.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Emergency card not updated annually for one child in care.”
May 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
13A.16.12.04I
“Pasta and peas meal was not discarded after consumption.”
13A.16.10.01C
“Emergency contact information not posted.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“New staff member started without a release or fingerprints conducted.”
13A.16.03.05E
“Substitute log not recorded.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Lead screening not conducted for one child in care.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Emergency card not updated annually for one child in care.”
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.10.01A(2)
“Emergency and Disaster plan not maintained.”
13A.16.03.05E
“Sub log not recorded for one staff member.”
Jun 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.10.05B
“3 month old child was observed asleep and swaddled.”
13A.16.05.12E
“Playground near pavilion has a fence that is not in good repair.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Notification of end date not received for one staff member.”
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FAQ
Questions about St. James Brethren Church
Is St. James Brethren Church licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. James Brethren Church last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. James Brethren Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are St. James Brethren Church's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is St. James Brethren Church?
Saint James, MD 21733.