Head Start Ellicott City
HIGH RIDGE ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 36
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Metal Panels of Two Doors in the Bathroom Are Separating, Creating Sharp Edges Near the Locking Mechanism13A.16.05.01A(1)
The metal panels of two doors in the bathroom are separating, creating sharp edges near the locking mechanism. Chipping paint was observed on the wall in Room C.
- The Basketball Hoop Is Leaning Over, Making It So That the Children Could Pull on It and Cause It to Fall or Lean Further.13A.16.05.12E
Feb 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Lead Screening or Test for Two Children Enrolled13A.16.03.02E
LS did not observe a lead screening or test for two children enrolled. Facility will audit all files to ensure a lead screening or test has been completed.
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Pickup Information for One Child in Care13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe emergency pickup information for one child in care. Facility will ensure all children's emergency cards have an emergency contact listed.
- LS Did Not Observe Medical Evaluations for 8 Staff Members in Their Staff Files on Site13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe medical evaluations for 8 staff members in their staff files on site. During inspection, operator produced medical evaluations digitally from HR that LS observed and documented.
- LS Observed Two Medications for One Child That Were Expired13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
LS observed two medications for one child that were expired. During inspection, the nurse provided documentation that the child no longer needed those medications. Facility removed expired medications from medication storage during inspection to be returned to the parent.
Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Peeling/chipping Paint in Rooms B, D, and E.13A.16.05.05C(1)
Mar 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Staff Member Lifted a Child and Harshly Put Him in a Seat. The Staff Member Also Grabbed the Child's Face.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- A Staff Member Lifted a Child and Harshly Put Him in a Seat. The Staff Member Also Grabbed the Child's Face.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The OCC Was Not Notified of the Deletion of a Staff Member Who Left in January 2024.13A.16.03.06A(2)
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