Dayspring Head Start @ St. William of York
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed a Long Cord Near the Smartboard in the Reach of Children.13A.16.10.04A
Sep 19, 20237 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed 3 Out of 6 Emergency Forms with No Physicians Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Facility Did Not Notify OCC That a Foster Grandparent Started Working for the Center.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Facility Did Not Have Copies on Site of Signed Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed 3 Teachers Without ADA Training.13A.16.06.09A(4)
- LS Observed Two Teachers Without Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.09A(5)
- Facility Did Not Have Copies on Site of Signed Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.12C
- LS Observed 3 Teachers Without ADA and Two Teachers Without Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.08.02B
LS observed 3 teachers without ADA and two teachers without Basic Health and Safety training. LS also observed one teacher without her 90 preschool hours.