YMCA at Shipleys Choice Elementary School
GOVERNOR STONE PKWY, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- 75
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 25, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child in Care Without Written Records13A.16.03.04A
Specialist observed at least one child in care without written records. Director shall ensure that all children in care have written records of all required documents and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child in Care Whose Emergency Information Was Incomplete13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed at least one child in care whose emergency information was incomplete, at least one child in care whose emergency forms were not signed and or dated as required, and at least one child in care whose emergency information was not updated at least annually. Director shall review al
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child in Care That Did Not Have a Health Assessment of the Child Provided by The…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Specialist observed at least one child in care that did not have a health assessment of the child provided by the child's parent (Health Inventory Part 1). Director shall review all children's records for completeness, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child in Care That Did Not Have a Health Assessment of the Child by a Physician…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Specialist observed at least one child in care that did not have a health assessment of the child by a physician (Health Inventory Part 2). Director shall review all children's records for completeness, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child in Care That Did Not Have Required Lead Test Documentation13A.16.03.04E
Specialist observed at least one child in care that did not have required lead test documentation. Director shall review all children's records for completeness, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed That Staffing Patterns Were Not Posted as Required13A.16.03.05B
Specialist observed that Staffing Patterns were not posted as required. Director shall ensure that Staffing Patterns are posted and submit photographic evidence.
- Specialist Observed Incomplete Staff Files for All Staff Members13A.16.03.05C
Specialist observed incomplete staff files for all staff members. Director shall ensure that all staff files are complete with all required components and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed No Evidence the Submission of a Release of Information to Add 1 Staff Member Who Has Reportedly…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialist observed no evidence the submission of a Release of Information to add 1 staff member who has reportedly been at the site since April 2024. Director shall ensure notification within 5 business days for all new staff and shall submit a current Release of Information to add the staff member
- Specialist Observed No Notification of the Ending of Employment for 2 Staff Members No Longer Employed at This Site13A.16.03.06A(2)
Specialist observed no notification of the ending of employment for 2 staff members no longer employed at this site. Director shall ensure notification within 5 business days for the ending of employment for any staff member. Director shall submit a Personnel List to delete them.
- Specialist Observed 6 Staff Members Were Missing the Staff Orientation as Required13A.16.06.02
Specialist observed 6 staff members were missing the staff orientation as required. Director shall ensure that all staff members have completed documentation of a staff orientation and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Medical Evaluation for 6 Staff Members13A.16.06.04A(1)
Specialist observed no evidence of a medical evaluation for 6 staff members. Director shall obtain medical evaluation forms for the staff members, add them to their staff files, and submit them for review.
- Specialist Observed No Continued Training Records for the Director as Required13A.16.06.05C(1)
Specialist observed no continued training records for the Director as required. Director shall submit training certificates and OCC 100 record of professional development for the last full year of employment.
- Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training for the Director As…13A.16.06.05C(3)
Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update training for the Director as required. Director shall submit the training certificate.
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