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YMCA at Rippling Woods ES

NOLFIELD DR, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Oct 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical6 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Nov 4, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
    • Specialist Observed Cleaning Products in an Unlocked Lower Cabinet, Accessible to Children in Care13A.16.10.04A

      Specialist observed cleaning products in an unlocked lower cabinet, accessible to children in care. The Director moved the cleaning products to a locked closet to make them inaccessible to children in care during the inspection. Corrected at the time of the inspection.

    • Specialist Observed Emergency Information Maintained Was Missing Information for Several Children13A.16.03.04C

      Specialist observed emergency information maintained was missing information for several children. Director shall review all children's emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Health Assessment Provided by the Child's Parent (Health Inventory Part 1) for At…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      Specialist observed no evidence of a health assessment provided by the child's parent (Health Inventory Part 1) for at least one child in care. Director shall review all children's records for Health Inventory Part 1, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completions.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Health Assessment Completed by a Physician (Health Inventory Part 2) for at Least…13A.16.03.04D(3)

      Specialist observed no evidence of a health assessment completed by a physician (Health Inventory Part 2) for at least one child in care. Director shall review all children's records for Health Inventory Part 2, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completions.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Required Second Lead Test for at Least One Required Child in Care13A.16.03.04E

      Specialist observed no evidence of a required second lead test for at least one required child in care. Director shall review all children's records for appropriate lead tests, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completions.

    • Specialist Observed One Aide Did Not Complete the Initial Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Specialist observed one Aide did not complete the initial Basic Health and Safety Training within 90 days of employment as required. Director shall ensure that the Aide completes the initial Basic Health and Safety training and submit the training certificate.

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

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

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