Catholic Charities Head Start Baltimore City @ Dukeland Street
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 14, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Child Records Without the Health Inventory I Form Completed13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Licensing Specialist observed two child records without the Health Inventory I form completed. Please review each child record for complete Health Inventory I forms.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Health Inventory II Form in One Child Record13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist did not observe the Health Inventory II form in one child record. Please review each child record for complete Health Inventory II forms.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Appropriate Evidence of Blood Lead Testing in Two Child Records13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist did not observe appropriate evidence of blood lead testing in two child records. Please review all child records for appropriate evidence of blood lead testing.
- Licensing Specialist Was Told That Four Staff Listed on the Associated Parties List Have Been Deleted13A.16.03.06A(2)
Licensing Specialist was told that four staff listed on the associated parties list have been deleted. One staff was employed at Dukeland for the summer last year, but did not return for the remainder of the year.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Peeling and Flaking Paint on a Tan Hand Rail in Between Room 3 and 413A.16.05.05C(1)
Licensing Specialist observed peeling and flaking paint on a tan hand rail in between Room 3 and 4. A child was running their hands along the handrail during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Peeling and Flaking Paint on a Tan Hand Rail in Between Room 3 and 413A.16.05.05C(2)
Licensing Specialist observed peeling and flaking paint on a tan hand rail in between Room 3 and 4. A child was running their hands along the handrail during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Liquid Fragrance Free Soap, Washcloths, nor Large Gauze Pads in the First Aid Kit.13A.16.10.02E
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Clorox Bottle Under the Children's Handwashing Sinks13A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed a Clorox bottle under the children's handwashing sinks. Corrected during inspection. The Director disposed of this Clorox bottle as there was not much product left inside.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Complete OCC Medication Administration Authorization Forms in Two Child Records.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)