YMCA of Cecil County
YMCA BOULEVARD, 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
- 24
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Center Failed to Report an Alleged Case of Injurious Treatment13A.16.07.02B
Center failed to report an alleged case of injurious treatment. and or alleged physical abuse to the Office of Child Care. Staff informed licensing specialist that a report was provided to Child Protective Services. CPS declined to acknowledge whether a referral came from the YMCA.
- The Center Staff Was Unable to Provide a Written Record of Days a Substitute Provided Care13A.16.03.05E
The center staff was unable to provide a written record of days a substitute provided care. The staff member named in the complaint was substituting for an absent staff member.
- On the Date of the Complaint Investigation Aides Were Assigned to the Group13A.16.08.02A
On the date of the complaint investigation aides were assigned to the group. On the date of the incident, aides were assigned to the group. Licensing specialist was informed that the teacher is on long term sick leave.
- Aides Are Assigned to the Group of Children13A.16.08.02B
Aides are assigned to the group of children. Day of the reported incident, staff with the children were aides. Violation must be corrected immediately.
Oct 31, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Required Paperwork Has Not Been Submitted to the Office for a New Staff Member Who Has Been Working as a Substitute.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- A Person Working as a Substitute Has Not Been Fully Cleared13A.16.07.06A
A person working as a substitute has not been fully cleared. Both criminal background reports and the child and adult abuse clearance have not been confirmed.
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