St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Head Start @ Somerset
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). 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 4, 20239 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staff in Rooms That Did Not Match the Staff on Staffing Patterns Sent to the OCC13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist observed staff in rooms that did not match the staff on Staffing Patterns sent to the OCC. Corrected during inspection. Facility Director gave the LS current Staffing Patterns for all rooms on the license.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive an OCC 1260 Release of Information13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist did not receive an OCC 1260 Release of Information, evidence of criminal background checks, nor an OCC 1203 Personnel List hiring a staff. Director stated this staff worked at a previous St. Vincent de Paul child care center.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Notified That a Staff Was Deleted in August 2023.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Pipe on the First Floor Bathroom Near Room 107 with Exposed Yellow Foam Material And…13A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed one pipe on the first floor bathroom near Room 107 with exposed yellow foam material and one toilet in this same bathroom that became inoperable today.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Mold on the Wooden Panels Blocking Off Windows in the Girls Bathroom in the Basement13A.16.05.11A
Licensing Specialist observed mold on the wooden panels blocking off windows in the girls bathroom in the basement. Facility stated this bathroom is not used by children and will be made off limits for the time being.
- LS Did Not Receive Proof of Education for a Teacher in Room 20613A.16.06.09A(2)
LS did not receive proof of education for a teacher in Room 206. Corrected during inspection. Facility gave the LS a copy of the teacher's bachelor degree during the inspection.
- LS Did Not Receive Preservice Training for a Teacher in Room 206.13A.16.06.09A(3)
- LS Did Not Receive ADA Training for a Teacher in Room 206. Corrected During Inspection. Director Gave LS the ADA Training for the Teacher.13A.16.06.09A(4)
- One Volunteer and One Teacher Not on the Center's Associated Parties List Were in Rooms with Children During The…13A.16.07.06A
One Volunteer and one Teacher not on the center's associated parties list were in rooms with children during the inspection. Facility stated that the Teacher previously worked at a now closed St. Vincent de Paul child care center. LS contacted Region 2 OCC and it was determined that there are no cri