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YMCA @ Holly Hall

WHITE HALL ROAD, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery 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
School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 18, 202610 Findings10 Important
    • A Child Enrolled and Attending the Child Care Center Did Not Have a Completed Health Assessment by a Doctor and No…13A.16.03.02F(2)

      A child enrolled and attending the child care center did not have a completed health assessment by a doctor and no doctor's appointment notice. Correct immediately.

    • Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Source of Health Care, an Emergency Contact Person, . Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
    • There Had Been a Change in Personnel at the Site13A.16.03.05A

      There had been a change in personnel at the site . The Child Care Facility Personnel List/Change form must be submitted showing current staff. Correct immediately.

    • A New Staff Was Added to the Program as Director. Information Had Not Been Provided to the Office. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • Staff Assigned to This Site Was Moved to Another Location. Information Had Not Been Provided to the Office. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • Staff Who Is Identified as the Director Is Not Director Qualified. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.07A
    • Staff Member Identified as the Director-teacher Has Not Completed the Required Pre-service Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.10A
    • Staff Member Identified as Director and Teacher Is Missing the 45 Clock Hours of School-age Development and Is Not…13A.16.06.10B(1)

      Staff member identified as director and teacher is missing the 45 clock hours of school-age development and is not currently enrolled in the class to meet the Probationary Teacher status. Correct immediately.

    • Both Staff Members Assigned to the Group Are Aide Qualified. Correct Immediately.13A.16.08.02A
    • Both Staff Assigned to the Group Are Aide Qualified. Correct Immediately.13A.16.08.02B
  2. Jan 31, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Record of Food Actually Served to Children Has Not Been Maintained. Staff Questioned Why Snack Food Had to Be Recorded. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(3)
    • Substutes Were Present Both Dates of the Inspection13A.16.03.05E

      Substutes were present both dates of the inspection. Licensing specialist was informed that substitutes are at the site often. No written record was available. Correct immediately.

    • Staff Could Not Locate the Telephone for the Site. Correct Immediately.13A.16.05.10A
    • Continued Training for the Director Was Not Made Available. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.05C(1)

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