Celebree of Canton
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 152
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Teacher Witnessed Another Teacher Smacking a Child in the Chest13A.16.07.01
A Teacher witnessed another Teacher smacking a child in the chest. No marks were observed on the child, and the child is still enrolled in the Program. The Teacher who was observed smacking the child was terminated on the day that the incident was reported.
- A Teacher Witnessed Another Teacher Smacking a Child in the Chest13A.16.07.06A
A Teacher witnessed another Teacher smacking a child in the chest. No marks were observed on the child, and the child is still enrolled in the Program. The Teacher who was observed smacking the child was terminated on the day that the incident was reported.
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Interviewed One of the Teachers Who Was Supervising the Child on the Playground on April 2813A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed one of the Teachers who was supervising the Child on the playground on April 28. Teacher stated that the children in the class were lined up and entering the building when she noticed the Child playing with a soccer ball. Teacher stated that she asked the other Teacher, who was doing
- LS Interviewed One of the Teachers Who Was Supervising the Child on the Playground on April 2813A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS interviewed one of the Teachers who was supervising the Child on the playground on April 28. Teacher stated that the children in the class were lined up and entering the building when she noticed the Child playing with a soccer ball. Teacher stated that she asked the other Teacher, who was doing
Feb 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Medical Form for one(1) Staff Member.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed That three(3) Teachers Had Not Completed Their 12 Clock Hours of Training for the Previous Year, 2023-2024.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed That the Refrigerator Temperatures in Infant Room B, Rooms 3A, 2A and 3B Were Below 40 Degrees F.13A.16.12.05C(2)
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Multiple Children Enrolled Were Missing a Signature And/or Date on the Emergency Information.13A.16.03.04C
Jan 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of the Incident Involving the Child and Teacher.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- An Employee Reported Seeing Another Employee Hit and Forcibly Grab a Child in Class13A.16.07.03A(1)
An employee reported seeing another employee hit and forcibly grab a child in class. The non-compliance was corrected when the center terminated the employee on 1/30/2024.
- An Employee Reported Seeing Another Employee Hit and Forcibly Grab a Child in Class13A.16.07.03B(4)
An employee reported seeing another employee hit and forcibly grab a child in class. The non-compliance was corrected when the center terminated the employee on 1/30/2024.
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Self Reported a Child Got Out of the Playground Area.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)