Head Start Old Cedar Lane
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.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
- 38
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Emergency Card That Was Missing the Doctor's Information at the Bottom.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe a Large, Thick Gauze Pad or a Wash Cloth in the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
LS did not observe a large, thick gauze pad or a wash cloth in the first aid kit. Director added both to the first aid kit at the time of the inspection.
Nov 27, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Staff Medical Report for 8 Staff Members. Facility Will Correct Within 30 Days.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed 6 Hours of Continued Training for the Director for the Previous Year. Facility Will Submit Training Within 2 Weeks.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Training for Two Staff Members. Facility Will Correct Within 30 Days.13A.16.06.09C
- Facility Has Been Using an Aide as a Substitute Since the Beginning of the School Year13A.16.06.13C
Facility has been using an aide as a substitute since the beginning of the school year. Facility needs to submit a plan for obtaining a qualified teacher by December 5, 2023.
Nov 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Left Alone on the Playground for a Period of 5-7 Minutes.13A.16.07.06A
- A Child Was Left Alone on the Playground for 5-7 Minutes with No Supervision.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)