MD Excels

MD Excels Early Childhood Program Evaluation Rating

SMDS is proud to have earned a level 5 rating from MD EXCELS, a program aimed at developing and evaluating early childhood programs across the state. Maryland EXCELS bases its evaluations on nationally recognized quality standards of care.

When determining a school's ranking, MD EXCELS considers the following factors:
Compliance
Professional Development
Accreditation
Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Administrative Practices
In addition to demonstrating excellence in these categories, SMDS was awarded the following special achievements:
Health and Wellness
Eco-Friendly
Accredited Program
For more information about the MD EXCELS program, visit their website here.

statement of compliance

St. Margaret’s Day School (SMDS) must remain compliant with the rules and regulations as outlined in Title 13A Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) that govern early childhood programs in Maryland. SMDS will continuously seek to exceed these requirements by providing a higher quality program based on nationally recognized standards and best practices.
This commitment to excellence has been recognized by:

Maryland EXCELS with the highest rating of 5 out of 5

Accreditation Status with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Contact Us

Phone: 410-757-2333
Director: smdsdirector@outlook.com
Adminstrative Team: smds1605@gmail.com
Summer camp: stmargarets1605@outlook.com

1605 Pleasant Plains Road
Annapolis, MD 21409

St. Margaret's Church

St. Margaret's Day School is an outreach program of St. Margaret's Church of Annapolis. To learn more about the church,
go to st-margarets.org.