Catholic Charities Head Start Baltimore City @ Nevada 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
- 40
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Interviewed the Family Services Coordinator Who Stated That Children Play in the Gym When They Are Unable to Play On…13A.16.03.07A
LS interviewed the Family Services Coordinator who stated that children play in the gym when they are unable to play on the playground. LS did not observe children in the gym on October 3, 2025.
Apr 23, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Blood Lead Testing Results for a Second Blood Lead Testing Done on March 2, 202213A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist did not observe blood lead testing results for a second blood lead testing done on March 2, 2022. This child's first lead blood test result done on April 7, 2021 indicates an elevated blood lead level of 4.2.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Multiple Holes in the Protective Surfacing on the Ground Creating a Potential Tripping Hazard.13A.16.05.12D
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Emergency Numbers Posted in Room 2.13A.16.10.01C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Staff's Purses Accessible to Children in Room 213A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed two staff's purses accessible to children in Room 2. Corrected during inspection. The staff made their belongings inaccessible to children.