Beth Sholom YMCA Head Start Center
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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The LS Was Unable to Review Completed Training for the Director at This Location13A.16.06.05C(1)
The LS was unable to review completed training for the director at this location. The facility is to submit evidence of completed training for the director of this location.
Mar 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection Room 208 Had 2 Outlets That Were Not Covered13A.16.05.01A(2)
At the time of this inspection Room 208 had 2 outlets that were not covered. The LS pointed this out to the staff members present and they were plugged immediately.
- At the Time of This Inspection the LS Was Unable to Review Proper Continued Training for the Site Director13A.16.06.05C(1)
At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review proper continued training for the site director. The LS has requested completed professional development plans and training certificates her training year 01/2023-12/2023 and 01/2024-12/2024.