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YMCA Kenwood Headstart Center

FULLERTON AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21236Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
79
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Mar 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 6, 20268 Findings8 Important
    • Program Did Not Notify the Office of Child Care That They Had to Close Due to Heating and Water Issues13A.16.03.06E(2)

      Program did not notify the Office of Child Care that they had to close due to heating and water issues. This is now fixed and the children returned to the program on Friday.

    • The Heat in the Build Does Not Work13A.16.05.01A(1)

      The heat in the build does not work. LS observed an services company at the program working on the heat. The children where sent home do to no heat in the building.

    • The Program Must Ensure That the Children Are in a Building That Is Safe From All Hazard13A.16.05.01B

      The program must ensure that the children are in a building that is safe from all hazard. The program did not have working heat on 03/04/2026. The returned to the program on Friday and the heat is now working.

    • LS Discussed with the Program About the Temperature in the Classroom13A.16.05.06

      LS discussed with the program about the temperature in the classroom. Program stated that the rooms are normally 70 degree and the lowest they let it get is 68 degree. The program had heat issues in the building this week but itis now repaired. LS check the temperature in the room and it was 71 deg

    • LS Observe the Fence Around the Playground and Some Tables Broken13A.16.05.12D

      LS observe the fence around the playground and some tables broken. This is a potential hazard and must be fixed. Program has a work order for the fence to be repaired.

    • LS Observed the Playground Fence Broken and on the Ground13A.16.05.12D

      LS observed the playground fence broken and on the ground. Program stated that the playground fence broke in December and that the children have been going on walks and doing activities in the building. The program has a work order in for the repair of the fence.

    • The Program Must Ensure the Safety of All Children in Care13A.16.07.06A

      The program must ensure the safety of all children in care. A teacher did not see when another child was inappropriately touched by another child in care.

    • A Child Observed Another Child Inappropriately Touching Another Child and Went to Inform the Teacher13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      A child observed another child inappropriately touching another child and went to inform the teacher. Staff must supervise children in the restroom at all times. Program must review staff supervision of children in care.

  2. Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Program Must Ensure That the Child's Discipline Is Approved Non Physical and Appropriate for Each Child in Care.13A.16.07.03A(1)
  3. Sep 10, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • LS Was Informed on of the Incident on That Day That It Occurred by Email.13A.16.03.06C(3)
    • The Program Did Not Notify the Parents Immediately Notify the Parent of Her Child Falling and Hitting Her Lip13A.16.03.06D(1)

      The program did not notify the parents immediately notify the parent of her child falling and hitting her lip. Program must inform parents of serious incident immediately of serious incident.

    • An Infant Fall and Chipped Her Tooth When Another Infant Tripped Over Her While Crawling13A.16.07.06A

      An infant fall and chipped her tooth when another infant tripped over her while crawling, the staff must ensure the safety and security of all children at all times.

    • Staff Must Make Sure That Adequate Supervision Is Given at All Times13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Staff must make sure that adequate supervision is given at all times. This includes informing parents of any incident that may occur in a timely matter.

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