Young Achievers Learning Center
BEAVER RUN DRIVE, SALISBURY, MD 21804Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Center Has Chipping Paint in the 3 and 4 Year Old Classroom13A.16.05.05A
- Staff Member Did Not Wash Hands After Wiping a Childs Nose.13A.16.11.03B
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Teacher Did Not Provide Adequate Attention During Free Play, Which Resolved in a Child's Hair Being Pulled13A.16.08.01A(1)
Teacher did not provide adequate attention during free play, which resolved in a child's hair being pulled. Teacher was terminated the same day of the incident due to lack of supervision.
May 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Members Should Has Knowledge of Each Child Enrolled Medical Needs.13A.16.08.01B(2)
- Medication Was Not Properly Stored nor Signed in at a Child's Date of Enrollment.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Jan 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Director Did Not Complete the Original Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- (8) Aides Did Not Complete the Required Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Diapering Cream Was Being Used in the Infants and Toddler Classroom Without Having a Licensed Health Practitioner…13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
Diapering cream was being used in the Infants and Toddler classroom without having a licensed health practitioner approval. All creams must be approved by licensed health practitioner before administration creams.
Oct 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Infant Classroom Had 5 Infants Present with Only 1 Employee.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- An Aide Was Present Alone with 5 Infants Without an Qualified Infant/toddler Teacher.13A.16.08.02B
- In the Toddlers Classroom There Were 5 Toddlers Present with 1 Infants/toddler Qualified Teacher.13A.16.08.03A
- In the Infant Room There Was Only 1 Aide Present with 5 Infants.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- In the Infants/toddler Classroom There Was 1 Aide Present with 5 Infants13A.16.08.08A(1)
In the infants/toddler classroom there was 1 aide present with 5 infants. In the toddler classroom there were 5 toddlers present with 1 infants/toddler qualified teacher.
- In the Infants Classroom Staff Members Were Using Blankets in the Cribs While Infants Slept13A.16.09.04F
In the infants classroom staff members were using blankets in the cribs while infants slept. All blankets were removed at the time of inspection.
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