The Y at Watershed
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
- 45
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Jun 2, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Fire Inspection.13A.16.02.03C(4)
Jun 9, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Ls Did Not Observe a Posted License.13A.16.02.01E
- Program Will Send ROI's Before 7/31/202313A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- LS Did Not Observe Recent Fire Inspection.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Did Not Observe Staff Records for Current Staff.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Did Not Observe a Posted Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe Staff Orientation Forms.13A.16.06.02