Celebree Learning Center
BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 129
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20267 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed 11 Staff Members That Ended Employment Between the Months of June 2025 Through May of 2026 That the Center…13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS observed 11 staff members that ended employment between the months of June 2025 through May of 2026 that the center did not inform the office of child care. This was corrected during the inspection by the director submitting a delete form for all staff members.
- LS Observed an Aide in Classroom D Serving as the Lead Teacher13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS observed an Aide in Classroom D serving as the Lead Teacher. LS went through the staff qualifications with the director and determined that the staff member that was acting as the lead teacher was in fact not qualified to be the lead teacher of that age group.
- LS Observed an Aide in Classroom D Serving as the Lead Teacher13A.16.08.02A
LS observed an Aide in Classroom D serving as the Lead Teacher. LS went through the staff qualifications with the director and determined that the staff member that was acting as the lead teacher was in fact not qualified to be the lead teacher of that age group.
- LS Observed an Aide in Classroom D Serving as the Lead Teacher13A.16.08.02B
LS observed an Aide in Classroom D serving as the Lead Teacher. LS went through the staff qualifications with the director and determined that the staff member that was acting as the lead teacher was in fact not qualified to be the lead teacher of that age group.
- LS Observed on Electrical Socket Missing an Outlet Cover. This Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.10.04F
- LS Observed on Child in Care with Medication That Expired March 2026.13A.16.11.04A(3)
- LS Observed an Aide in Classroom D Serving as the Lead Teacher in the Educational Program13A.16.16.06C(1)
LS observed an Aide in Classroom D serving as the Lead Teacher in the educational program. LS went through the staff qualifications with the director and determined that the staff member that was acting as the lead teacher was in fact not qualified to be the lead teacher of that age group.
Apr 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed on Staffing Pattern That Had a Staff Member Listed That Was No Longer an Employee13A.16.03.05B
LS observed on staffing pattern that had a staff member listed that was no longer an employee . Staffing pattern not updated to reflect the current staff in the room. However the substitute log has been completed this information coincides with the last day of employment for the staff in question.
- LS Observed on SA Teacher P.P. Missing the Annual Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.10C(3)
- LS Observed 2 Aides LM and KR That Did Not Complete the Required Aide Orientation.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed 2 Aides LM and KR That Did Not Complete the Original Basic Health and Safety13A.16.06.12B(3)
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 12 Children in Room C -2's13A.16.04.01B
LS observed 12 children in Room C -2's. This classroom is only licensed for a capacity of 11 children. Center moved a child to Room F to come back into compliance at the time of the inspection.
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