The Young School Early Education Program
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
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Did Not Notify Child Protective Services nor the Office of Child Care About Incident That Evolved Mistreatment of a Child in Care.13A.16.07.01
- Staff Did Not Notify Child Protective Services nor the Office of Child Care About Incident That Evolved Mistreatment of a Child in Care.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- Staff Did Not Notify Child Protective Services nor the Office of Child Care About Incident That Evolved Mistreatment of a Child in Care.13A.16.07.06A
- Staff Did Not Notify Child Protective Services nor the Office of Child Care About Incident That Evolved Mistreatment of a Child in Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Feb 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That One Child Needs Lead Testing.13A.16.03.02F(2)
- LS Observed That Two Children Need Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed One Children That Needed Health Inventory 2 in There Children's File.13A.16.03.04G
Jan 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That There Were Children Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated (B.W. & H.A.).13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Painting Peeling From the Walls in the Classroom (Beach Project Classroom13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed painting peeling from the walls in the classroom (Beach Project classroom, Beach Great Room, Beach Bathroom, River Great, River Bathroom, Jungle Classroom)
- LS Observed in the River Great Classroom Needed Emergency Escape Route Plan Posted on Wall.13A.16.10.01A(4)