YMCA School Age Child Care Westowne
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
- 45
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- OCC Recieved the Following Email From CPS On 12126 Baltimore County CPS Screening Received a Call Regarding Youth At…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
OCC recieved the following email from CPS On 12126 Baltimore County CPS Screening received a call regarding youth at the before and after school program. It is reported the children involved are B.C. DOB4.17.19 and M. L. , DOB 6.11.20. It is reported on 12126 M.L. 5 disclosed that B.C 6 asked her a
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Fire Inspection.13A.16.02.03C(4)
Jan 23, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 1 New Staff, an Aide, on Site That OCC Was Not Aware Of13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed 1 new staff, an aide, on site that OCC was not aware of. Per the program, the aide transferred from another Y school age program in 11/2023. Program is reminded that staff need to be cleared at each site even when transferring. LS was able to verify with OCC admin that OCC has received t
- LS Observed 1 School Age Teacher with Only 3 Hrs of Training for 202313A.16.06.10C(1)
LS observed 1 school age teacher with only 3 hrs of training for 2023. The director believes the teacher has the hours for last year but she just doesn't have the certificates on site. The teacher is also out today. The program will send proof of correction to OCC ASAP.
- LS Observed Almond Milk Being Served to the Children in Care13A.16.12.01A(4)
LS observed almond milk being served to the children in care. The program states another director picked up the milk for the center and since one child has to have almond milk, a gallon was brought. LS explained that the child on the modified diet is able to have the almond milk as requested by the