J. Woodall Head Start Center
THEODORE GREEN BOULEVARD; UNIT 103/104, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 22 Children Are Enrolled13A.16.03.02A
22 children are enrolled. 15 child records were reviewed. One child needs the parent part of the child's medical information completed. One child needs an immunization record. One child needs an updated immunization record that shows the child has had 4 Hib shots. One child needs evidence of having
- One Preschool Teacher Needs to Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.09C
One preschool teacher needs to complete the 2024 Basic health and safety training. It was due by 12/31/24. She is now on maternity leave and will complete it when she returns at the beginning of the new year.
Oct 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Preschool Teacher Needs to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.09A(5)
A preschool teacher needs to complete the Basic health and safety training. It was due by 4/2024. She is signed up for a cohort. A copy of the certificate needs to be sent to specialist upon completion.
- An Aide Needs to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
An aide needs to complete the Basic Health and Safety training. It was due by 12/2023. She is signed up for a cohort. A copy of her certificate needs to be submitted to specialist upon completion.
- An Aide Needs to Complete the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
An aide needs to complete the aide orientation. It was due by 3/2024. She needs to complete this immediately and send a copy of the certificate to specialist.
Oct 26, 20234 Findings4 Important
- 15 Children's Records Were Reviewed: 2 Children Need the Parent Part of the Health Inventory Completed, 2 Children Need…13A.16.03.02A
15 children's records were reviewed: 2 children need the parent part of the health inventory completed, 2 children need the doctor part of the health inventory completed, 1 child's doctor part doesn't have a child's name on it, 4 children need a lead blood test, 2 children need updated shot records,
- 15 Children's Records Were Reviewed: 2 Children Need Information About Their Individual Needs13A.16.03.02B
15 children's records were reviewed: 2 children need information about their individual needs. This can be completed by having the parent complete the parent part of the health inventory or the All About My Child form.
- The Program Didn't Have Documentation That the Parents Have Received the Discipline Policy Except for One of The…13A.16.03.03D
The program didn't have documentation that the parents have received the discipline policy except for one of the children's files reviewed. Each child's file should have evidence that the parents have received the discipline policy.
- There Was No Documentation That the Parents Have Received the Screen Time Policy Except for One Child13A.16.09.01C(6)
There was no documentation that the parents have received the screen time policy except for one child. Center needs to have parents acknowledge in writing that they have received the screen time policy.
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