YMCA School Age Child Care Center
KELLY ROAD, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 60
- 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
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- One Teacher Will Need to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training13A.16.06.10C(3)
One teacher will need to complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update training. The facility should submit verification of the completed training to OCC.
- The Facility Did Not Have a Handwashing Procedure Posted by the Handwashing Sinks in the Center13A.16.11.03A
The facility did not have a handwashing procedure posted by the handwashing sinks in the center. The facility should submit verification that the handwashing procedure has been posted by the sinks used for handwashing.
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LEAD RESULTS NEDED FOR ONE CHILD13A.16.03.04E
Oct 16, 20233 Findings3 Important
- HEALTH INVENTORY NEEDED FOR 3 CHILDREN;13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LEAD NEEDED FOR 6 CHILDREN13A.16.03.04E
- IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR1 CHILD13A.16.03.04G
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