St. Vincent de Paul Head Start
PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- 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 (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 27, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Complete and Current Medical Reports nor Staff Orientation in Certain Staff Records.13A.16.03.05C
- The Facility, as of Today's Date, Has Three (3) Operable Toilets and Sinks for 62 Children Present13A.16.05.08B
The Facility, as of today's date, has three (3) operable toilets and sinks for 62 children present. One bathroom that has three toilets is off limits due to one toilet overflowing and needing some work done. Facility stated that they have been in contact with their Facilities management regarding th
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Piece of Climbing Equipment That Is Missing a Screw and Is a Potential Smashing Of…13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist observed one piece of climbing equipment that is missing a screw and is a potential smashing of fingers hazard. LS also observed some broken equipment that can be disposed off and water hoses that need to be wound up to prevent any potential tripping hazard.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Staff Orientation in More Than One Staff Record.13A.16.06.02
- Licensing Specialist Observed Multiple OCC 1204 Medical Reports Over Five Years Old and Some That Need to Be Completed.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Staff Whose OCC 1260 Release of Information Form Has Not Yet Been Cleared Alone With…13A.16.07.06C
Licensing Specialist observed one staff whose OCC 1260 Release of Information form has not yet been cleared alone with children while the second staff grabbed something outside the room. This staff's OCC 1260 Release needs further review by OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Aides Taking Children to the Restroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist observed Aides taking children to the restroom. Corrected during inspection. The qualified Teacher switched with the Aide as all other children were down on their cots allowing the Aide to supervise the children while the Teacher took the child to the bathroom.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Emergency Numbers Posted in Room 9: Yellow.13A.16.10.01C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staff Bags Accessible to Children During the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed staff bags accessible to children during the inspection. Corrected during inspection. Children were picked up at 3:00pm.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six Children That Need Their Medication Administration Authorization Forms Completed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Plastic Utensils Not Stored to Protect From Contamination in the Kitchen.13A.16.12.04G
Sep 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two New Staff Without Cleared Releases of Information Present and Supervising Children In…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed two new staff without cleared Releases of Information present and supervising children in Room 9: Yellow and Room 3: Red. Corrected during inspection. Facility sent copies of Releases to Region 2 OCC via email, and OCC Region 2 was able to clear the Releases before the
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Rusted Handwashing Sinks.13A.16.05.01A(1)
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