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YMCA BCC Ayrlawn Children's Center

OAKMONT AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20817Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • 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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
242
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Jun 12, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.

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  1. Jul 28, 20239 Findings9 Important
    • Licensing Specialists Observed One or More Emergency Form Missing the Child's Physician Information13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing Specialists observed one or more emergency form missing the child's physician information. Facility shall review all emergency information.

    • Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of an Appropriate Lead Screening for at Least One Child in Care13A.16.03.04E

      Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of an appropriate lead screening for at least one child in care. Facility shall review all children's files.

    • Licensing Specialists Observed a Whole in the Children's Bathroom in Room 113A.16.05.01A(1)

      Licensing Specialists observed a whole in the children's bathroom in room 1. Facility attempted to cover the hole with an secured wooded tile.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Gate That Doesn't Close Securely in the Preschool Playground.13A.16.05.12D
    • No Medical Report Was Observed for T.M, A.C. and F.G.13A.16.06.04A(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.05C(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Professional Development Plan for 6 Child Care Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
    • Lichening Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Aide Orientation for G.H.,E.Q., V.R., L.W., and D.S13A.16.06.12C

      Lichening Specialist observed no evidence of the aide orientation for G.H.,E.Q., V.R., L.W., and D.S. The operated shall ensure that all aides complete the orientation wit hint the required time frame.

    • Licensing Specialists Observed Uncapped Outlets in Room 11 and Room 12. Facility Covered All Outlets During the Inspection.13A.16.10.04F

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