Y of Central Maryland Baltimore City Headstart @ Belair
BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21206Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 36
- 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 (5), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observe 1 Emergency Card Missing Physician Information.13A.16.03.04C
May 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Training for Director, or 2024 Annual Update for Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Annual Update for Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Annual Update for Basic Health and Safety Training., or Annual Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hrs. of Continued Training for Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 Annual Update for Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed the Air Conditioning Being Repaired.13A.16.05.06
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