YMCA Campfield Head Start
ALTER STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21207Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Updated Staffing Patterns Posted. The Director Will Post the Updated Staffing Patterns Immediately.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed That the Cold Water in the Middle Sink of the Children's Hallway Bathroom Is Not Working13A.16.05.08B
LS observed that the cold water in the middle sink of the children's hallway bathroom is not working. There is no water flowing out. Director will submit a work order immediately to have the sink repaired.
- LS Observed Bleach Bottles Inside of a Lower Kitchen Cabinet Without a Child Safety Lock13A.16.10.04A
LS observed bleach bottles inside of a lower kitchen cabinet without a child safety lock. Program will ensure that all cabinets containing potentially hazardous products are inaccessible to children in care with child-proof locks.
- LS Observed Uncapped Electrical Outlets in the 2 Year Old Classroom13A.16.10.04F
LS observed uncapped electrical outlets in the 2 year old classroom. Director will ensure that all electrical outlets are capped when not in use.
Oct 2, 202410 Findings10 Important
- LS Observed Walls in Need of Painting in Classrooms 1 and 313A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed walls in need of painting in classrooms 1 and 3. LS observed outlet box and dangling cords from past used smart boards that need to be covered or removed. LS observed old, non working water fountains with green lime-scale residue in classrooms 1 and 3. These water fountains should be re
- LS Observed Outlet Box and Dangling Cords in Classrooms 1 and 3, From Past Used Smart Boards That Need to Be Covered or Removed.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- LS Is Awaiting the Approval of Fire and Building for Rooms 1 and 3 to Be Used for Infants and Toddlers.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Did Not Observe a Water Cooler in Room 3. The Director Has Submitted a Work Order for a Replacement Water Cooler.13A.16.05.07B
- LS Observed Spackled Paint on the Walls in Rooms 1 and 313A.16.05.11A
LS observed spackled paint on the walls in rooms 1 and 3. Director stated that walls will be painted once the paint colors are available. Walls were being patched up from the removal of bulletin boards in preparation for the new age groups coming into the room. Program will submit pictures of the pa
- LS Did Not Observe Separate Trash Cans with Liners for Diaper Changing in Rooms 1 and 213A.16.05.11D(2)
- LS Discussed This Regulation with the Program and to Have Signage to Identify Centers in the Room.13A.16.09.03A
- LS Discussed This Regulation with the Program and to Have Signage to Identify Centers in the Room.13A.16.09.03B(1)
- LS Observed 3 Cots in the Prospective Infant Room. The Program Will Obtain at Least 3 Additional Infant Sized Cots for the Infant Room.13A.16.09.03D
- LS Observed 7 Chairs in the Prospective Toddler Room. Program Will Obtain at Least 1 Additional Toddler Sized Chair for the Room.13A.16.09.03E
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