Magic Minds at Yorkwood Elementary School
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 8, 202413 Findings13 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Appropriate Evidence of Blood Lead Testing in Two Children's Records13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist did not observe appropriate evidence of blood lead testing in two children's records. Please review all children's records for appropriate evidence of blood lead testing.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe a Staff Record for Two Staff Listed on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.13A.16.03.05C
- Upon Arrival of Inspection the Children and Staff Were in Room 113: Cafeteria, Which Is Not Listed on the License13A.16.03.07A
Upon arrival of inspection the children and staff were in Room 113: Cafeteria, which is not listed on the license. Facility stated that they are updating the BCPS Space and Use Agreement to include the Cafeteria, and that they are going to send a Change in Facilities form to request to add this room
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels in the Boys Restroom nor Soap in the Girls Restroom.13A.16.05.08I
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Staff Orientation for Two Staff on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.13A.16.06.02
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an OCC 1204 Medical Report for One Aide Listed on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe OCC 1204 Medical Reports Completed Within the Past Five Years for Two Staff Listed…13A.16.06.04A(4)
Licensing Specialist did not observe OCC 1204 Medical Reports completed within the past five years for two staff listed on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received ADA Training for the Staff Listed as Director.13A.16.06.05B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training for the Staff Listed as Director.13A.16.06.05B(5)
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received the Directors Regulation Training for the Staff Listed as Director.13A.16.06.05B(6)
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received a Staff Listed as School Age Teacher's College Transcript or Degree Certificate.13A.16.06.10A
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training for Two Staff Listed as Aides on The…13A.16.06.12A(3)
Licensing Specialist has not received the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training for two staff listed as Aides on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Six Hours of Continued Training Completed by an Aide for Their 12/13/22 - 12/13/23…13A.16.06.12B(1)
Licensing Specialist did not observe six hours of continued training completed by an Aide for their 12/13/22 - 12/13/23 continued training period.