Towson Y Preschool - Towson MD Licensed Child Care Center

301 W. Chesapeake Avenue , Towson MD 21204
(410) 494-7778

About the Provider

Description: With an average tenure of about 12 years, our teaching team is dedicated to helping every student reach their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Our students are assessed three times a year so that teachers can implement individualized curriculum experiences that meet the needs of every student.

Our center is located across the street from the new courthouse on the corner of Bosley and Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. We have five classrooms and a capacity of 78 children at one time. Our center holds monthly free family events, including Family Game Night, Movie Night, an Art Expo and various parenting workshops.

To see how the Y Preschool in Towson can make a positive impact on the educational future of your child, please contact us to set up a tour. We look forward to hearing from you!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 158945
  • Capacity: 78
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: West Towson Elementary
  • District Office: Region 3 - Baltimore County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 583-6200 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: No copies of criminal background check results in the center. According to the director, the copies are kept in the main office. Director requested copies of the CBC results from the main office and will let the LS know as soon as she receives them.
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: The OCC was not notified about 5 new employees. The specialist received new employees' releases of information during inspection. Two of the new employees need to fingerprinted for Region 3 (Baltimore County).
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The OCC did not receive notification about ending of employment for one employee. Correct immediately.
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.07.06D(1) Corrected
Findings: The OCC did not receive criminal background check results for two new employees. Correct immediately.
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed a child walking without a company of a staff member in front of the classroom 4. The staff member responsible for that child was standing by the classroom 5 door and was not able to see the child from there. Corrected ted during the inspection when the director walked the child to the staff member being responsible for the child at that time.
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) Corrected
Findings: The emergency and disaster plan was not updated. Correct immediately.
2021-10-01 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: LS observed hydrogen peroxide wipes on a window sill. Wipes were placed low enough for children to reach for them. Corrected during the inspection when the director removed wipes from the window sill.
2021-04-22 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: The staffing pattern was not current.
2021-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Staff person was hired that OCC was not aware of.
2021-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The previous director has relocated to another program, the previous assistant director and two other persons are no longer employed at the center.
2021-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.07A Corrected
Findings: Provider added school age children without prior approval.
2021-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06C Corrected
Findings: There were three staff members from another center that were present to provide support, however OCC has no clearance paperwork on them.
2020-05-04 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-03-19 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: As per discussion with director, stated observation by center of center's camera footage and self report to Office of Child Care by center, a 4 year old child in care was left unsupervised by staff on the center's enclosed playground from 9:03 am to 9:07 am when the class came into the center after outdoor play. The child was safely retrieved from the playground by the director and returned to his classroom.

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