Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 80
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Staffing Pattern in Classroom 213A.16.03.05B
May 30, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observed 12 Hour Continued Trainings for the Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Annual Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Training for the Year or 2024 Annual Update.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hour Continued Trainings for the Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Annual Update.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Mar 11, 20247 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns Onsite13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing patterns onsite, the office did not receive the staffing patterns indicating the change in staff at this location. LS observed staffing patterns stating the director is present everyday, the director is not working in a classroom. The center will resubmit.
- The OCC Was Not Made Aware of the Changes Within the New Staff.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The OCC Was Not Made Aware of the Ending of Employment and Change in Director.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed 4 Individuals and a New Director at the Site. The Site Has Used These Employees at This Location Since August 2023.13A.16.03.06B
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of an Employee Who Is Under Investigation.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- The Center Did Not Notify OCC of an Employee's Alert.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- LS Observed a Staff Member with a Missing Updated Medical Report.13A.16.06.04A(4)