Celebree School of Columbia
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
- 92
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 202610 Findings10 Important
- There Are No Written Individualized Activity Plans for the Children in Infant Room A and Three Are Missing in Toddler A.13A.16.03.02D(2)
- There Are 10 Children Who Need Their Emergency Cards Updated13A.16.03.04C
There are 10 children who need their emergency cards updated, there are 6 children who's emergency cards were not present, 3 children were missing authorized pick person, 9 were missing the physician information, 1 child had no emergency contacts that were within a close enough range, 1 child had no
- 11 Children Were Missing the Health Inventory Part 1 Completed by the Parents.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- There Are 12 Children Who Need the Health Inventory Part 2 Completed by the Physician.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- There Are 13 Children Missing Lead Testing and 2 Children Are Missing Their 2nd Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
- There Are 10 Children Who Are Missing Immunizations in Their Files.13A.16.03.04G
- There Is One Preschool Teacher Missing a Professional Development Plan, and Three Teachers Did Not Complete Their 12 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.09C
- There Are No Individualized Activity Plans in Infant Room A for the Children Enrolled in That Room, There Are 3…13A.16.09.02B
There are no individualized activity plans in infant room A for the children enrolled in that room, there are 3 children in Toddler room A who do not have individualized activity plans
- The Individualized Activity Plans in Room B Need to Be Updated13A.16.09.02C
The individualized activity plans in room B need to be updated, and three children's individualized activity plans in Toddler A room need to be updated
- There Is One Child Who's Medication Authorization Form Has Expired and Requires and Updated One Completed by the Physician.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
Jul 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Toilet in Room P3 Is Not Working. Facility Stated That Maintenance Is Scheduled to Come Out.13A.16.05.08B
- Infant A and B Refrigerators Were Registering Above 40 Degrees.13A.16.12.04A(1)
May 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Discussed the Complaint with the Facility to Include Concerns About the Ease of Opening the Gate and Doors13A.16.07.06A
LS discussed the complaint with the facility to include concerns about the ease of opening the gate and doors. Facility stated that they have a work order in to adjust the doors.
- LS Discussed with Facility That Ms Chakri Was Missing Documents for Training and VA Clearances and Was Not Approved to Be Left Alone.13A.16.07.06C