The Betty Sterner Y Preschool in Catonsville
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Director Called OCC Stating He Was Made Aware of a Incident by One of His Staff Members13A.16.07.01
Director called OCC stating he was made aware of a incident by one of his staff members. The staff member stated they saw a 2 year old pinch another teacher and the teacher responded by pinching the kid the child back. The Director states there are no marks on the child, the parents were notified, t
May 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Director Stated the Teacher in Room 4 5 Year Old Room Brought a Child to His Office Because the Child Was Throwing…13A.16.07.01
Director stated the teacher in Room 4 5 year old room brought a child to his office because the child was throwing shoes at the teacher. The Director stated once in his office the child complained about his arm hurting. The Director said he asked the child what happened and the child stated when the
- Director Stated the Teacher in Room 4 5 Year Old Room Brought a Child to His Office Because the Child Was Throwing…13A.16.07.03B(4)
Director stated the teacher in Room 4 5 year old room brought a child to his office because the child was throwing shoes at the teacher. The Director stated child complained about his arm hurting. The Director said he asked the child what happened and the child stated when the teacher was bringing h
Dec 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- OCC Received a Phone Call Stating a Teacher Swatted a Child on the Bottom13A.16.07.01
OCC received a phone call stating a teacher swatted a child on the bottom. The teacher was fired and the parents were notified. Director stated reviewing the video the staff member was terminated.
- OCC Received a Phone Call Stating a Teacher Swatted a Child on the Bottom13A.16.07.03A(1)
OCC received a phone call stating a teacher swatted a child on the bottom. The teacher was fired and the parents were notified. Director stated reviewing the video the staff member was terminated.
- OCC Received a Phone Call Stating a Teacher Swatted a Child on the Bottom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
OCC received a phone call stating a teacher swatted a child on the bottom. The teacher was fired and the parents were notified. Director stated reviewing the video the staff member was terminated.