YMCA at Windsor Farm Elementary School
BROADNECK ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409Childery 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
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20264 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not See a Fire and Disaster Drills13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LS Found Staff Here That Are Not on Our Paperwork.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Discussed the Black Top Area Next to the Cafeteria Doors Has a Driveway for Teachers to Leave and It's Not Safe for Children to Play On.13A.16.07.06B
- Fire Drills Have Not Been Done.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Apr 23, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Specialist Observed That Criminal Background Check Results Were Not Maintained in Each Staff File as Required13A.16.03.05C
Specialist observed that criminal background check results were not maintained in each staff file as required. Facility shall obtain criminal background check results for each staff member, add them to each staff member's file, and submit a letter of correction.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Emergency Form Missing Information as Required13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed at least one emergency form missing information as required , and or was missing the annual update as required. Facility shall review all children's emergency forms for completeness and annual update, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child's Parental Statement of the Child's Health Status13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Specialist observed at least one child's parental statement of the child's health status, Health Inventory Part 1, incomplete, missing the parent's signature. Facility shall review all Health Inventory Part 1 forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections.
- Specialist Observed at Least One Child's File Missing an Appropriate Lead Screening as Required and or an Appropriate…13A.16.03.04E
Specialist observed at least one child's file missing an appropriate lead screening as required and or an appropriate lead test at 12 months and or 24 months as required. Facility shall review all children's files for an appropriate lead screening if required and an appropriate lead test at 12 month
- Specialist Requested a Personnel List on January 31, 2024, Due No Later Than February 14, 202413A.16.03.05A
Specialist requested a Personnel List on January 31, 2024, due no later than February 14, 2024. Specialist did not receive a Personnel List as required. Facility shall submit an updated Personnel List.
- Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Staff Orientation for One Staff Member13A.16.06.02
Specialist observed no evidence of a staff orientation for one staff member. Facility shall ensure that the staff member completes a staff orientation and submit a copy.
- Specialist Observed One Staff Member Did Not Have a Medical Evaluation That Was on a Form Supplied by the Office13A.16.06.04A(1)
Specialist observed one staff member did not have a medical evaluation that was on a form supplied by the office. Facility shall obtain a medical evaluation on a form supplied by the office for the staff member, add it to the staff file, and submit a letter of corrections.
- Specialist Observed That One Staff Member's Medical Evaluation Did Not Include Verification That the Staff Member Has…13A.16.06.04A(2)
Specialist observed that one staff member's medical evaluation did not include verification that the staff member has that capability to perform the duties of the staff member's position because the medical evaluation does not indicate the age groups that the staff member is approved to work with. F
- Specialist Observed 53 Children Present with 3 Staff Members Present at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.03C(2)
Specialist observed 53 children present with 3 staff members present at the time of the inspection. 53 children necessitates at least 4 staff members present. Specialist reviewed attendance records and spoke with Director. There have been more than 45 children present on a regular basis on most Tues
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