Yorsalem Banks
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20269 Findings9 Important
- The Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Have Not Been Completed or Recorded for the Past Year.13A.15.03.03F
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Emergency Cards and One Child Who Needs Emergency Contacts and Physician…13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are two children who are missing emergency cards and one child who needs emergency contacts and physician information listed on their emergency
- There Is One Child Who Needs Their Emergency Card Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- There Are 3 Children Who Do Not Have Any Lead Testing in Their Files13A.15.03.04C
There are 3 children who do not have any lead testing in their files, 1 child who needs the 2nd lead testing completed, and 1 child who needs updated immunizations.
- The Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Have Not Been Completed This Past Year13A.15.10.01A(3)
- The First Aid Kit Is Missing the Following Items: Liquid Fragrance Free Soap13A.15.10.01H(1)
The first aid kit is missing the following items: Liquid Fragrance free soap, a 2nd gauze roll, a triangular bandage and 2x2 or 3x3 gauze pads.
- There Is One Child Who Does Not Have Their Medication Authorization Form Signed by the Parent.13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
- One Child's Medication Is Not Labeled for the Two Medications the Child Has.13A.15.11.04A(3)
- The Bottom of the Freezer Had Food That Had Spilled on the Bottom.13A.15.12.02A
Feb 10, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Card for AG and AM AND 1 Emergency Card Needing a Signature - SJ13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed 1 Emergency Card Needing and Update - BS13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed 5 Children in Care Under the Age of 2 Years of Age During the Inspection Today - 1 Child Was Picked Up…13A.15.04.03A
LS observed 5 children in care under the age of 2 years of age during the inspection today - 1 child was picked up during the inspection to then have 4 children under the age of 2 years in care
- LS Observed 5 Children in Care Under the Age of 2 Years Old During the Inspection Today13A.15.08.01B(4)