Celebree Learning Center of Pasadena
CATHERINE AVENUE, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received Revised Staffing Patterns From the Facility Yet13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist has not received revised Staffing Patterns from the Facility yet. The current Staffing Patterns have a previous Director indicated that was deleted on February 19, 2026.
- During the Investigation a Staff's Agitated Parent Who Does Not Have Enrolled Children at the Facility Was Brought Past…13A.16.07.06A
During the investigation a staff's agitated parent who does not have enrolled children at the Facility was brought past the passcode protected doors and came to the back of the Facility to speak at the Licensing Specialist and another agency's representative. Corrected during inspection. The staff's
Nov 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Dates Recorded for Emergency and Disaster Drills in 202413A.16.03.03B(4)
Licensing Specialist did not observe dates recorded for Emergency and Disaster drills in 2024. Corrected during inspection. The District Director sent a letter via email detailing that disaster drills will be conducted and recorded twice a year.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Paint in Disrepair in Rooms 4, 9, 10, and Bugs in Light Fixtures in Room 713A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed paint in disrepair in Rooms 4, 9, 10, and bugs in light fixtures in Room 7. Corrected during inspection. The District Director submitted a work order during the inspection for all items observed in disrepair.
- LS Observed Trash Cans with Dried Food and Milk Residue in Multiple Rooms in the Facility13A.16.05.11A
LS observed trash cans with dried food and milk residue in multiple rooms in the Facility, spillage at the bottom of the refrigerator and floor in the kitchen, food or liquid spots on the wall next to the refrigerator in the kitchen, and a washer machine that needs to be wiped down.
Sep 5, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Documentation of a Child Being Transported to the Wrong School in the Child's…13A.16.03.04I(2)
Licensing Specialist did not observe documentation of a child being transported to the wrong school in the child's record. The child is still enrolled.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staffing Patterns Dated July 1413A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist observed Staffing Patterns dated July 14, 2025 with multiple deleted staff and no before and after care Staffing Pattern for Room 10: School Age.
- A Child During Their First Day of Being Transported to School From Celebree Pasadena Was Placed on a County School Bus…13A.16.07.06A
A child during their first day of being transported to school from Celebree Pasadena was placed on a county school bus and taken to the wrong elementary school. A qualified school age teacher arrived at the wrong school within about ten (10) minutes, picked up the child, drove about 13 minutes to th
- A Child During Their First Day of Being Transported to School From Celebree Pasadena Was Placed on a County School Bus…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A child during their first day of being transported to school from Celebree Pasadena was placed on a county school bus and taken to the wrong elementary school. A qualified school age teacher arrived at the wrong school within about ten (10) minutes, picked up the child, drove about 13 minutes to th
- A Staff in Charge of the Facility Did Not Provide a Staff Transporting a Child They Have Never Transported Before With…13A.16.08.01B(1)
A staff in charge of the Facility did not provide a staff transporting a child they have never transported before with details about what school the child attends.
- A Staff in Charge Did Not Print Out the Bus Roster for a Staff Transporting Children.13A.16.08.01B(2)
Jun 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Inventory I Form Completed for the Child Named in the Complaint.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Inventory II Form Completed for the Child Named in the Complaint.13A.16.03.04D(3)
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