Y Headstart at the Family Life & Education 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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 7, 202614 Findings14 Important
- The Center Was Unable to Locate the Most Recent Fire Inspection13A.16.02.03C(4)
The center was unable to locate the most recent fire inspection. The fire inspection in the file is dated 2024. Staff made an attempt to contact the church during this inspection for the current certificate but was unsuccessful.
- One Child in Care Was Missing the Health Inventory Page 1.13A.16.03.04A
- The Director Is New to This Center13A.16.03.05C
The Director is new to this center, she was a transfer from another center and did not have access to all of the staff files. Staff files were missing staff orientation, privacy rights, medicals, and CJIS reports. Please submit this documentation as soon as possible.
- The Center Has a Family Service Advocate Who Was Hired in August of 202513A.16.03.06A(1)
The center has a Family Service Advocate who was hired in August of 2025. OCC has no information on this person. This person does interact with the children. LS received a Release of information and privacy rights for the Family Service Advocate at this inspection.
- The Family Service Advocate Was Hired in August and OCC Received Her ROI at This Inspection13A.16.03.06B
The Family Service Advocate was hired in August and OCC received her ROI at this inspection. Please submit a personnel list adding her to the center.
- A Teacher Was Hired in November 2025 and Is School Age Qualified13A.16.03.08A(3)
A teacher was hired in November 2025 and is school age qualified. An email was sent on 11/10/2025 requesting a variance. As of this date no variance has been received for her. Received at this inspection was the teachers 45 hour preservice training for preschool curriculum. The director- RY was at a
- Staff Were Missing the Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- Three Staff Were Missing Their Medicals. Please Have Medicals Completed as Soon as Possible and Submit to the Office.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Upon Arrival at the Center the Director Was Not Present13A.16.06.05A
Upon arrival at the center the Director was not present. The Director arrived at 12:00. There was no substitute listed for the Director for the day.
- Two Teachers Did Not Complete the Initial Basic Health and Safety 3 Hour Class13A.16.06.09A(5)
Two teachers did not complete the initial Basic Health and safety 3 hour class. Please sign up and complete the class and submit the certificate to the office.
- The Center Has a New Employee, the Family Service Advocate, That Started in August and OCC Was Just Informed About Her13A.16.07.06C
The center has a new employee, the family service advocate, that started in August and OCC was just informed about her. OCC did receive at this inspection an ROI for her. A staff also was printed under the wrong county. That person has not been on site since September. Please submit a current perso
- Room 207 Did Not Have a Qualified Teacher13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Room 207 did not have a qualified teacher. Room 207 has JD listed as a teacher. JD is school age qualified and a variance was requested on 11/10/2025. At this inspection licensing did receive her 45 hour Pre-Service training for Preschool.
- A Teacher Was Not Qualified to Be in the Room That She Was In.13A.16.08.02A
- Room 207 Did Not Have Qualified Teacher in the Room13A.16.08.02B
Room 207 did not have qualified teacher in the room. JD is qualified as a school age teacher. Received at this inspection was her 45 hours pre-service training- Preschool Curriculum.