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YMCA at Jessup Elementary

CHAMPION FOREST AVE, JESSUP, MD 20794Childery Rating: 3/5

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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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Feb 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Observed No Evidence of Continued Training for One Staff Member AM13A.16.06.12B(1)
  2. May 15, 20247 Findings7 Important
    • Specialist Observed That the Child Care Classroom Measures for 45 Children but There Were 49 Children Present In…13A.16.05.03A(1)(a)

      Specialist observed that the Child Care Classroom measures for 45 children but there were 49 children present in attendance this afternoon in the classroom. The gym was unavailable for use as it was being used by the school. Facility shall ensure that there are no more that 45 children present in th

    • Specialist Observed That the Refrigerator and Freezer Were Not Clean on the Insides13A.16.05.11A

      Specialist observed that the refrigerator and freezer were not clean on the insides. Specialist took photographic evidence. Facility shall ensure that the refrigerator and freezer are clean on the inside and submit photographic evidence.

    • Specialist Observed That the Director Completed 8.5 Hours of Continued Training During the Last Full Year of Employment…13A.16.06.05C(1)

      Specialist observed that the Director completed 8.5 hours of continued training during the last full year of employment and 5 hours of training during this year of employment. Director submit record of professional development for the last full year of employment showing at least 12 hours of trainin

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence That the Director Documented the Training on the Record of Professional Development…13A.16.06.05C(2)

      Specialist observed no evidence that the director documented the training on the record of professional development form for the last full year of employment, September 2022 to September 2023. Director shall document at least 12 hours of completed training on the record of professional development f

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence That 2 Aides Took the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment As…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Specialist observed no evidence that 2 Aides took the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aides take the training and submit the training certificates.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence That 3 Aides Took the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.12B(3)

      Specialist observed no evidence that 3 Aides took the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. Facility shall ensure that the Aides take the training and submit the training certificates.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of an Emergency Escape Route Posted in the Gym13A.16.10.01A(4)

      Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency escape route posted in the gym. Facility shall ensure that emergency escape route is posted in the gym and submit photographic evidence.

  3. Jun 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed Fire Drills Have Not Been Completed or Recorded Since April 2023. Facility Shall Send Letter of Corrections.13A.16.03.03B(4)
    • LS Observed the Staffing Pattern Posted Is Not Current and Do Not Reflect the Current Staff Present13A.16.03.05B

      LS observed the staffing pattern posted is not current and do not reflect the current staff present. Staffing pattern has not been updated since 10/2022. Facility updated and corrected staffing patterns at time of inspection.

    • LS Observed All Staff Files Are Missing Results From State and Federal Criminal Back Ground Checks13A.16.03.05C

      LS observed all staff files are missing results from state and federal criminal back ground checks. Facility shall obtain all staff back ground check results to have in the file and provide letter of corrections to LS.

    • LS Observed Staff Member Present at Time of Inspection That Had Not Been Reported to the Office of Child Care13A.16.03.06A(1)

      LS observed staff member present at time of inspection that had not been reported to the office of child care. Facility will send letter of correction and documents for new employee.

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