YMCA B/A SCHOOL @ Gilpin Manor Elementary
NEWARK AVENUE, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 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 (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Unreported New Staff. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Unreported Departure of a Staff. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Telephone Has Been Disconnected Since Deceember13A.16.05.10A
Telephone has been disconnected since Deceember, 2024 per staff information; therefore ,the site does not have an operable telephone. Correct immediately.
- Unreported Staff with No Clearances Completed. Correct Immediately.13A.16.07.06A
May 21, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Some of the Emergency Information Forms Was Missing Verification of Annual Updating13A.16.03.04C
Some of the emergency information forms was missing verification of annual updating , the name of the health care provider and telephone number. Correct immediately.
- A Staff Member's Record Was Not Available. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.05C
- New Staff Not Reported. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- New Staff Member Information Has Not Been Provided to the Office. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06B
- Documentation of Orientation for New Staff Not Available. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.02
- A Staff Member Working with the Children Had Not Been Reported to the Office. Correct Immediately.13A.16.07.06A
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