Celebree Learning Centers- Lutherville
BELLONA AVENUE, LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093Childery 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 139
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Three Year Old Child Ran Out of Classroom 8.13A.16.07.06A
- A Challenging Student Ran Out of Classroom 8; A Teacher Was Able to Redirect Him Back to the Classroom However, The…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A challenging student ran out of classroom 8; a teacher was able to redirect him back to the classroom however, the child was able to open the door and run out the classroom.
- A Child Ran Out of the Three Year Old Room There Were Three Staff Members Present the Teacher Was Able to Redirect Him…13A.16.08.01B(2)
A child ran out of the three year old room there were three staff members present the teacher was able to redirect him however, he was able to cross doorway into the hallway. The child was identified as a child with challenging behaviors and has a behavior log.
Jul 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Child at the Center Sustained a Broken Arm. Staff Acknowledged That He Fell and Applied Ice to His Arm.13A.16.07.01
- A Child Sustained a Broken Arm After a Fall From Dancing13A.16.07.06A
A child sustained a broken arm after a fall from dancing. The Director was not notified of this incident until the next day when the parent of the child brought it to her attention.
- A Child Sustained a Broken Arm After a Fall During Music Movement Time.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Mar 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- At This Inspection the Teacher Was Not Able to Provide a Current Personnel List13A.16.03.05A
At this inspection the teacher was not able to provide a current personnel list. The completed personnel list that licensing has is dated 8/2024.
- There Were Not Current Staffing Patterns Present at This Center. The Staffing Patterns in the Rooms Were Dated 8/2024.13A.16.03.05B
- There Was Not a Substitute Log Present at This Inspection13A.16.03.05E
There was not a substitute log present at this inspection. Licensing talked with the OSM/teacher about have a main sub log clip board in the office and sub logs on clip boards in all of the rooms. Licensing stressed the importance of having the subs get into the habit of completing the sub log any t
- The Complaint States That She Left the Center on January 3, 202513A.16.03.06A(2)
The complaint states that she left the center on January 3, 2025. A 1203 has not been received for this person prior to this inspection, nor was one given to Licensing at this inspection.
Aug 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- One Child in Care Did Not Have the Guide to Regulated Child Care Information13A.16.03.02C(1)
One child in care did not have the guide to regulated child care information. This child was a transfer from another Celebree but the paperwork was not at this site.
- One Child in Care Was Missing a Contract. This Child Was a Transfer From Another Celebree but the Paperwork Was Not on Site.13A.16.03.03D
- Emergency Cards Were Missing the Annual Update, Daily Pick Up Person and Pediatrician Information.13A.16.03.04C
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