YMCA at Linthicum Elementary School
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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 21, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Specialist Observed One Emergency Form That Did Not Include an Annual Update and One Emergency Form That Was Not Signed…13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed one emergency form that did not include an annual update and one emergency form that was not signed and dated as required. Director shall ensure that all emergency forms are complete, obtain missing signatures and dates, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Requested a Current and Complete Personnel List on September 2313A.16.03.05A
Specialist requested a current and complete personnel list on September 23, 2024, to be submitted no later than October 15, 2024. The center has not submitted one as of the date of the inspection. Director shall ensure that a current and complete Personnel List is submitted to the Specialist.
- Specialist Observed No Staff Record for One Substitute13A.16.03.05C
Specialist observed no staff record for one substitute. Director shall ensure that all substitutes have a staff record on site at all times and submit a letter of corrections. Specialist observed no evidence of criminal background check results for two additional staff members. Director shall ensur
- Specialist Observed No Notification of the Beginning of Employment for One Staff Member Who Began Employment on August…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialist observed no notification of the beginning of employment for one staff member who began employment on August 29, 2024, according to the Personnel List on site. Director shall ensure that a all required documents are submitted to the Specialist, including an updated Personnel List and a cur
- Specialist Observed No Notification of the Ending of Employment for 2 Staff Members Within 5 Business Days as Required13A.16.03.06A(2)
Specialist observed no notification of the ending of employment for 2 staff members within 5 business days as required. Director shall ensure that a Personnel List page 2 is submitted to the Specialist as required.
- Speciialist Observed No Evidence of the Completion of at Least 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Director for The…13A.16.06.05C(1)
Speciialist observed no evidence of the completion of at least 12 hours of continued training for the Director for the last full year of employment as required. Director shall complete at least 12 hours of continued training, document the training on the OCC 100 professional development plan form fo
- Specialist Observed on the Morning of November 22, 2024, That Only a Substitute Was Present with the Children13A.16.06.13E
Specialist observed on the morning of November 22, 2024, that only a Substitute was present with the children. The Substitute qualifies as an Aide, not as a director or teacher as required. Director shall submit a plan of action for future substitute use when only one staff member is required.
- Specialist Observed No Evidence of Any Center Employee Present Who Has Completed Medication Administration Training13A.16.11.04F(1)
Specialist observed no evidence of any center employee present who has completed medication administration training. Director shall ensure that at least one center employee is present at all times who has completed medication administration training. Submit additional training certificates or a plan