The Young School Early Education Program
TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery Rating: 5/5
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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, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staffing Patterns Do Not Accurately Reflect Staff in Classrooms. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.05B
- OCC Did Not Receive Notification of the Ending of Employment Within 5 Working Days for an Employee Who Is No Longer At…13A.16.03.06A(2)
OCC did not receive notification of the ending of employment within 5 working days for an employee who is no longer at the center. Submit correction to OCC.
- LS Observed Toys in the Diapering Sinks in the Beach Todfant Room and the Bear Todfant Room. Toys Were Removed During This Inspection.13A.16.05.08A
- One Staff Member Is Missing One Hour of Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed a Classroom with 18 Children 4 of Which Were Two Years of Age with 2 Staff13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
LS observed a classroom with 18 children 4 of which were two years of age with 2 staff. This was corrected during the inspection by removing 2 of the children who were 2 and placing them in another classroom.
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Self Reported That a Child Threw a Hand Held Metal Rake Up Into the Air and That the Rake Hit Another Child…13A.16.05.12D
The center self reported that a child threw a hand held metal rake up into the air and that the rake hit another child on the top of the head causing a cut on the top of their head. LS confirmed with staff that the rake and metal shovel that was observed during this inspection are normally on the pl
Dec 20, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Several Emergency Cards Are Not Annually Updated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04C
- One Record Checked Is Missing Part I of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(3)
One record checked is missing Part I of the Health Inventory. One record checked is missing Part II of the health Inventory. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
- Several Records Are Missing Evidence of a Blood Lead Test. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04E
- Several Records Are Missing Updated Immunization Records. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04G
- Several Classrooms Have Staffing Patterns That Need to Be Updated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.05B
- OCC Was Not Notified Within 5 Working Days of the Ending of Employment of 2 Staff. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- The Brook Cottage and Forest Cottage Bathrooms Have Trash Cans Without Liners Placed in Them. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.05.11D(1)
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