YMCA Emily Harris Head Start
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 29
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Director Was Unable to Provide a Current Personnel List Listing the Substitute That OCC Did Not Have Any Paperwork For.13A.16.03.05A
- Room 1 Had a Substitute That OCC Did Not Have Any Paperwork For. Please Submit Documentation for the Substitute as Soon as Possible.13A.16.03.05C
- The Playground Is Currently Being Rebuilt by Baltimore County with a Projected Completion Date of October13A.16.05.12D
The playground is currently being rebuilt by Baltimore County with a projected completion date of October. The Director will contact Licensing to come conduct a measurement inspection once the playground is finished. The center is using the basketball courts which was measured in the summer of 2025
- The Director Does Not Have 45 Hours in Preschool Curriculum or Preschool Development. Please Submit a Variance with Class Payment.13A.16.06.05B(4)
- Preschool Teachers Had Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update 202413A.16.06.09C
Preschool teachers had not completed the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update 2024. Please submit training on the professional development plan.
- A Substitute Was in Room 1 Along with Another Qualified Teacher13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
A substitute was in room 1 along with another qualified teacher. OCC had not received any information on this substitute. Please submit release of information and medical as soon as possible.
- In Room 1 There Was a Substitute That OCC Had Not Received Information On. This Substitute Was in a Room with a Qualified Teacher.13A.16.08.02B
Sep 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Center Did Not Have a Discipline Policy in Their Records for the Children13A.16.03.03B(2)
The center did not have a discipline policy in their records for the children. Center will submit a discipline policy to Licensing. It was suggested that the discipline policy be included in the centers enrollment paperwork.
- COMAR Regulations Could Not Be Found at This Inspection.13A.16.03.03B(5)
- Room 2 Did Not Have a Staffing Pattern Posted, Room 1 and 3 Had a Staffing Pattern Posted but They Were Dated 11/202213A.16.03.05B
Room 2 did not have a staffing pattern posted, room 1 and 3 had a staffing pattern posted but they were dated 11/2022. Room 1 staffing pattern that was posted in the room had the same teachers that were present during this inspection (AJ and EJ). Room 3 staffing pattern had (NJ and EA) listed but on
- One Preschool Teacher, NJ, Did Not Complete 12 Hours of Continued Training Within Her Anniversary Year.13A.16.06.09C