Skip to main content
Childery

YMCA at Pasadena

MAGOTHY BEACH ROAD, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery Rating: 3/5

Data last updated ·

Quality Indicators

See Methodology →
  • 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
45
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Mar 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 26, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Received a Copy of an OCC 1203 Personnel List Dated March 213A.16.03.05A

      Licensing Specialist received a copy of an OCC 1203 Personnel List dated March 2, 2026 indicating a new Director and a new staff. Please submit Page 2 of the Personnel List indicating what date a previous Teacher became Director.

    • Licensing Specialist Received Copies of Staffing Patterns Dated January 26, 2026 During the Inspection13A.16.03.05B

      Licensing Specialist received copies of Staffing Patterns dated January 26, 2026 during the inspection. These Staffing Patterns reflect one staff not cleared by OCC in Room A since January 26, 2026.

    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive an OCC 1203 Personnel List13A.16.03.06A(1)

      Licensing Specialist did not receive an OCC 1203 Personnel List, an OCC 1260 Release of Information form, nor evidence of criminal background checks for one staff hired in December 2025.

    • Licensing Specialist Received Page 2 of a Personnel List Dated January 23, 2026 Deleting the Previous Director During the Inspection.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • A Staff Not Yet Cleared by the OCC Was Present in the Room with Children Upon LS' Arrival.13A.16.07.06A
  2. Mar 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Specialist Observed 1 Child's Emergency Form That Was Missing the Authorized Pick Up Person Information as Required13A.16.03.04C

      Specialist observed 1 child's emergency form that was missing the authorized pick up person information as required. Director shall ensure that the parent completes the information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.

    • Specialist Observed 3 Children Missing Lead Test Documentation as Required13A.16.03.04E

      Specialist observed 3 children missing lead test documentation as required. Director shall obtain the missing documents and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.

    • Specialist Observed 1 Child Missing Immunization Records as Required13A.16.03.04G

      Specialist observed 1 child missing immunization records as required. Director shall obtain the missing document and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.

  3. Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Specialist Observed That the Director Completed 10 Hours of Training for the Last Full Year of Employment, September…13A.16.06.05C(1)

      Specialist observed that the Director completed 10 hours of training for the last full year of employment, September 2022 to September 2023. Director shall complete an additional at least 2 hours of training, document the training on the professional development plan form for the last full year of e

  4. Oct 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Center's Water Supply in the Bathrooms Does Not Get Hot13A.16.05.07A

      Center's water supply in the bathrooms does not get hot. Facility shall ensure that the bathroom sink water gets hot, not to exceed 120 degrees F. Facility shall submit a letter of corrections and a follow up will be conducted.

Explore More

Daycares Near This One