YMCA @ Highbridge Elementary
HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, BOWIE, MD 20720Childery 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
- 30
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Three Emergency Forms That Were Not Completed or Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Two Health Inventory Forms Not with No Signatures From the Physician or Dates From the Parent.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Broken Cold Water Faucet in the Girls Bathroom. No Faucet Was Placed Leaving Only Hot Water.13A.16.05.08B
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Broken Seat in the Girls Bathroom.13A.16.05.08B
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