Dayspring Head Start @ Patterson Park
N PATTERSON PARK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21213Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20267 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed a Potential Staff Person in Classroom 22 That Was Not Known to the OCC.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe the Directors Updated Basic Health and Safety for 2025.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Teachers Updated Basic Health and Safety for 2025.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Any Aides Updated Basic Health and Safety for 2025.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed One Aide Without 3 Aide Hour Orientation or the 90 Hours.13A.16.06.12C
- LS Observed a Person in Classroom 22 That Was Providing Care to the Teacher and Not Known to the OCC.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed a Person in Classroom 22 That Was Providing Care to the Teacher and Not Known to the OCC.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Apr 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 20 Children in Classroom 10 and the Capacity for That Classroom Is 1813A.16.04.01B
LS observed 20 children in classroom 10 and the capacity for that classroom is 18. - Corrected on site. Teacher moved to classroom 22 with 10 children.
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