Young Explorers at United Therapeutics
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 71
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Facility Did Not Report to the Office of Childcare Immediately After Becoming Aware That a Child Has to Be Seen by A…13A.16.07.02A(1)
Facility did not report to the office of childcare immediately after becoming aware that a child has to be seen by a medical professional for an injury.
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Incident, A Staff Member That Was Not Qualified by the Office of Child Care Was Supervising a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02A
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed to Aides Supervising a Classroom.13A.16.08.02B
Dec 19, 20237 Findings7 Important
- The Operator Shall13A.16.03.06D(1)
The operator shall, if a child has an injury or accident while in attendance, notify the child's parent immediately, if the child's injury is serious.
- An Operator13A.16.07.01
An operator, employee, substitute, volunteer, individual did not ensure that a child was not subject to abuse, neglect, mental injury, or injurious treatment.
- The Operator, Employee, Substitute, or Volunteer May Not Spank, Hit, Shake, or Use Any Other Means of Physical Discipline.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- The Operator Shall Ensure That the Child Discipline Policy Is Followed Be Each Employee13A.16.07.03C(3)
The operator shall ensure that the child discipline policy is followed be each employee, substitute, volunteer, and other individual connected with the center.
- The Operator Shall Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
- An Operator Shall Ensure That Each Child Receives Adequate Supervision and Care at All Times Which Is Appropriate To…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.
- The Operator Did Not Ensure That Each Staff Member Providing Care Was Oriented to the Child's Individual Care Needs.13A.16.08.01B(1)
Sep 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for 3 Teachers13A.16.06.09C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Individualized Activity Plan Forms That Had Primary Care Teachers Assigned.13A.16.09.02B(3)