The Y Eastside Family Head Start Center
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.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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 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 (7), Children's Records & Files (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 7, 20248 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed 4 Children's Emergency Forms Without One Individual Authorized to Pick Up the Child in an Emergency13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 4 children's emergency forms without one individual authorized to pick up the child in an emergency. LS observed 9 children's emergency forms without the child's physician's information. LS observed 3 children's emergency forms without the parent's signature/date.
- LS Observed One Child's File Without a Health Inventory I, Completed/signed by a Parent.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed One Child's File Without a Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed 4 Children's Files Without Immunization Records or Documentation of the Parents Bona Fide Religious Beliefs and Practices.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed 5 Staff Files Without Documentation of Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.03.05C
LS observed 5 staff files without documentation of basic health and safety training. LS observed 8 staff without verification of age for the position. LS observed 4 staff files without employment medical evaluations. LS observed 7 staff files without CBC's. LS observed 12 staff files without orien
- LS Did Not Observe Orientation of COMAR in 12 Staff Files.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe Medical Evaluation Reports in 4 Staff Files.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Emergency and Disaster Plan. Program Will Update the Plan, Immediately.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
Jun 22, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LSs Observed the Current Posted Staffing Pattern to Be Outdated and Did Not Include Current Staff Members13A.16.03.05A
LSs observed the current posted staffing pattern to be outdated and did not include current staff members. Corrections need to be sent to LST Allen.
- LSs Observed Three New Staff Members on Site to This Location, of Which Two Were Previously Cleared From Other Sites13A.16.03.06A(1)
LSs observed three new staff members on site to this location, of which two were previously cleared from other sites. These two are here for the summer. One new office staff member has not been cleared by the OCC. Program needs to update personnel list and send it to LST Allen. Program need to send
- LS Have Not Received Request to Delete Past Staff Members Who Are No Longer Employed13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS have not received request to delete past staff members who are no longer employed, but remain on the personnel list and staffing list. Program need to send documentation for corrections to LST Allen.
- LSs Did Not Observe a Teacher in the 2's Classroom13A.16.08.02B
LSs did not observe a teacher in the 2's classroom. There were three aides present in the classroom. The program thought that it was fine to have a qualified infants and Toddler's teacher in the 2's classroom as a Preschool teacher. This was corrected immediately on-site by a teacher going into the