Celebree Learning Center
NEWPORT DRIVE, FOREST HILL, MD 21050Childery 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
- 125
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.09C
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.10C(1)
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.10C(2)
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.10C(3)
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Numerous Aides That Had Not Completed the BH&S Training Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.12B(1)
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Staff That Did Not Have the Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Year13A.16.06.12B(2)
LS observed staff that did not have the continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. LS was told that management was not informed that those records needed to be kept on hand. Some of those files are digitally stored and some are with the staff.
- LS Observed Numerous Aides That Had Not Completed the Aide Orientation Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.12C
Oct 16, 20246 Findings6 Important
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.03.06E(1)
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. LS was not
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.07.01
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. LS was not
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.07.03A(1)
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. The OCC or
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.07.03A(2)
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. The OCC or
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.07.03B(4)
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. The OCC or
- A Self Report Complaint Was Emailed to the Licensing Specialist in Which a Staff Person Was Observed by 3 Staff…13A.16.07.03C(3)
A self report complaint was emailed to the licensing specialist in which a staff person was observed by 3 staff aggressively picking up 2 children and slamming them on their cot. One child was slammed face down. The staff person involved in the incident was sent home and later terminated. The OCC or
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