Yeshivas Toras Simcha
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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 7 Findings
Most recent: May 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Program Uses the Gym When Weather Is Not Permitting to Go Outside. However the Gym Is Not an Approved Area on the License.13A.16.03.07A
- Children Used Wiggle Scooters Without Helmets.13A.16.10.03A
Mar 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed 2 Staff Members Working Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed 3 Staff Members No Longer Working Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed 2 Staff Members Working Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed 2 Staff Members Working Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)