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Childery

Y Before and After School Enrichment at Catonsville Elementary

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe Complete Files for Each Staff Person Present During the Inspection13A.16.03.05C

      LS did not observe complete files for each staff person present during the inspection. LS has discussed the documentation necessary for the files. The program will submit complete documentation to OCC and keep a copy immediately.

    • LS Did Not Observe Medical Evaluation for All Present Staff Persons13A.16.06.04A(1)

      LS did not observe medical evaluation for all present staff persons. Program will submit copies of medical evaluation for each staff member immediately.

  2. Sep 29, 202512 Findings12 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe a Current Personnel List That Accurately Represented the Staff Which Was Present During The…13A.16.03.05A

      LS did not observe a current personnel list that accurately represented the staff which was present during the inspection. Program will submit a current personnel list to OCC immediately.

    • LS Did Not Observe a Current and Complete Staffing Pattern Posted in a Conspicuous Location13A.16.03.05B

      LS did not observe a current and complete staffing pattern posted in a conspicuous location. Program will post and submit a current and complete staffing pattern in a conspicuous location immediately.

    • LS Did Not Observe Complete Files for Each Staff Person Present During the Inspection13A.16.03.05C

      LS did not observe complete files for each staff person present during the inspection. LS has discussed the documentation necessary for the files. The program will submit complete documentation to OCC and keep a copy immediately.

    • LS Observed 3 Staff Members13A.16.03.06A(1)

      LS observed 3 staff members, whom have not successfully passed federal and state criminal background checks and a review of child abuse and neglect records, on site with children in care. Program will submit an updated personnel list immediately along with documentation to add staff.

    • LS Was Informed During Inspection of 3 Personnel That Ended Employment on August 25, 2025.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Any Clearance Letters for the 3 New Employees Present at the Center During the Inspection13A.16.06.03C(5)

      LS did not observe any clearance letters for the 3 new employees present at the center during the inspection. The program will not allow any new hires to work in the center without receiving notification from OCC that the individual may be employed.

    • LS Did Not Observe Medical Evaluation for All Present Staff Persons13A.16.06.04A(1)

      LS did not observe medical evaluation for all present staff persons. Program will submit copies of medical evaluation for each staff member immediately.

    • LS Did Not Observe Qualifications for a Director of the Center. Program Will Submit Documentation for a Qualified Director Immediately.13A.16.06.07A
    • LS Did Not Observe Qualifications for Teachers Present During Inspection13A.16.06.10A

      LS did not observe qualifications for teachers present during inspection. Program will submit qualifications for all teaching staff to OCC immediately.

    • LS Observed 3 Staff Members Whom Have Not Successfully Passed Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and a Review…13A.16.07.06A

      LS observed 3 staff members whom have not successfully passed federal and state criminal background checks and a review of child abuse and neglect records on site with children in care.

    • LS Observed 3 Staff Members Whom Have Not Successfully Passed Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and a Review…13A.16.07.06C

      LS observed 3 staff members whom have not successfully passed federal and state criminal background checks and a review of child abuse and neglect records on site with children in care.

    • LS Observed 3 Staff Members Whom Have Not Successfully Passed Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and a Review…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      LS observed 3 staff members whom have not successfully passed federal and state criminal background checks and a review of child abuse and neglect records on site with children in care.