Yellow Springs Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
YELLOW SPRINGS ROAD, FREDERICK, MD 21702Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 30
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 9 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 11.5 Hours of Training Documented for the Previous Full Year13A.16.06.05C(1)
LS observed 11.5 hours of training documented for the previous full year. Director is using one training taken this year to make up for last years training. Director adjusted professional development plan during inspection. Director will then need 10 hours for this year due at the end of October 202
Oct 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Child Care Teacher Was Present Substituting for the Site Director However She Is Not Associated with This Location13A.16.03.06A(1)
One Child Care Teacher was present substituting for the site Director however she is not associated with this location. The office has her clearance information but she must be added as a substitute to this location.
Feb 13, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- A 6 Year Old Child Was Left Unattended in the Gym for 5 to 10 Minutes.13A.16.07.06A
- A 6 Year Old Child Was Left Unattended in the Gym for 5 to 10 Minutes.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Mar 19, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Interviewed Staff in Regard to the Complaint13A.16.07.01
LS interviewed staff in regard to the complaint. Facility stated that the aide threw a basketball at a child and called the child stupid during an interaction.
- LS Interviewed Staff in Regard to the Complaint13A.16.07.03A(2)
LS interviewed staff in regard to the complaint. Facility stated that the reaction of the aide was not aligned with the facility's discipline policy.
- LS Interviewed Staff in Regard to the Complaint.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- LS Interviewed Staff in Regard to the Complaint13A.16.07.03C(3)
LS interviewed staff in regard to the complaint. Facility stated that the reaction of the aide was not aligned with the facility's discipline policy.
- LS Interviewed Staff in Regard to the Complaint13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS interviewed staff in regard to the complaint. Facility stated that on 3.15.24 there were 15 children present with the director and an aide. Facility states that during the orientation process the children's specific needs are outlined however the aide did not observe the needs of the child thr
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