The Young School Early Education Program
MEADOW CREEK DR, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 146
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- An Email Was Received with Pictures Documenting and Infant Feeding Themselves While Laying on Their Back While in the Presence of Staff.13A.16.12.06B(1)
- An Email Was Received with Pictures Documenting and Infant Feeding Themselves While Laying on Their Back While in the Presence of Staff.13A.16.12.06B(2)(a)
Feb 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Physician Information, Emergency Contact Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe physician information, emergency contact information on each child's emergency form. Facility will audit all emergency forms.
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Information for Each Child. Facility Will Audit Lead Information for Each Child Who Is Over 12 Months Old.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe Immunization Records for Each Child. Facility Will Audit Each File for Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed Medicals for Five Staff That Are Older Than 5 Years.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe a Written Activity Plan for Each Infant and Toddler.13A.16.09.02C
Nov 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Teacher Picked Up a 17 Month-old Child by the Wrist and Aggressively Put the Child Down on the Floor13A.16.07.03B(4)
A teacher picked up a 17 month-old child by the wrist and aggressively put the child down on the floor. The same teacher also picked up a 16 month-old child under the arms and aggressively put the child on the floor. The same teacher threw a shoe at a 16 month-old child.
- A Teacher Picked Up a 17 Month-old Child by the Wrist and Aggressively Put the Child Down on the Floor13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A teacher picked up a 17 month-old child by the wrist and aggressively put the child down on the floor. The same teacher also picked up a 16 month-old child under the arms and aggressively put the child on the floor. The same teacher threw a shoe at a 16 month-old child.
Feb 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Was an Infant/Toddler Staff Member with the Two Year Old Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
There was an Infant/Toddler staff member with the two year old children. The staff member could not adequately supervise the needs, capabilities and age of the children. A staff member that was preschool qualified was placed in the classroom during the inspection. The Director believed that the staf
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