Celebree School of Columbia-North
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
- 53
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted Follow Up Monitoring Inspection on 3.24.26 and Was Unable to Correct the NC for Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS conducted follow up monitoring inspection on 3.24.26 and was unable to correct the NC for emergency forms. Three emergency forms were not complete.
Feb 26, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection the Toddler Room Was Assigned an Aide KS with 3 Toddlers.13A.16.07.06A
- At the Time of Inspection the Toddler Room Was Assigned an Aide KS with 3 Toddlers.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- At the Time of Inspection the Toddler Room Was Assigned an Aide KS with 3 Toddlers.13A.16.08.02B
Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Reviewed the Current Staffing, Sub Log, and Classroom Coverage13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS reviewed the current staffing, sub log, and classroom coverage. The staff assigned to Infant A are both aide qualified. The sub log provided did not list either aide as substituting and the current staffing patterns do not reflect qualified staffing in all rooms
- LS Reviewed the Current Staffing, Sub Log, and Classroom Coverage13A.16.08.02B
LS reviewed the current staffing, sub log, and classroom coverage. The staff assigned to Infant A are both aide qualified. The sub log provided did not list either aide as substituting and the current staffing patterns do not reflect qualified staffing in all rooms
Jan 8, 20268 Findings8 Important
- LS Reviewed Infant Files and Found That 10 Files Were Incomplete.13A.16.03.04A
- 4 Children Had Incomplete Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- Four Children's Files Were Missing Page 2 of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(3)
Four children's files were missing Page 2 of the health inventory, nine are either missing immunizations or need updated evidence of immunizations.
- Four Children's Files Were Missing Evidence of Lead Screening / Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed Cribs in the Infant Room Positioned with the Only Access Over the Top of the Short Side of the Crib.13A.16.09.04E(1)
- LS Observed Cribs in the Infant Room That Were Positioned Without the Solid Barrier Between Them.13A.16.09.04E(2)
- One Child Has an Asthma Action Plan That Is Incomplete Because It It Missing the Parent Section and the Provider Section.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- One Child's Has Albuterol That the Label Is Torn Off the Medication.13A.16.11.04A(3)