YMCA Laurel Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 15
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Proper Supervision at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.07.06A
Licensing specialist did not observe proper supervision at the time of the inspection. Licensing specialist observed an aide in charge of the group.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Charge of the Group. Proper Supervision Must Be Kept at All Times.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Aide in Charge of the Group. The Center Does Not Have a Qualified Teacher Assigned.13A.16.08.02A
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Charge of the Group.13A.16.08.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Aide in Charge of the Group. The Center Does Not Have a Qualified Director or Teacher Assigned.13A.16.08.02D(1)