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YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
1728 Merritt Park Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21222
Quick Facts
Capacity
71 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 288-0706
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
118282
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
The Y of Central Maryland is one of the largest providers of Head Start services in Maryland. We are the Grantee for Head Start in Baltimore County and are a Delegate of the Baltimore City Head Start program. Our main objective is to prepare young, economically disadvantaged children for success in school and life. We provide comprehensive early intervention to low-income children and their families and help support parents as the first and primary educator of their children. Collectively, we serve more than 950 infants, toddlers and preschool children through our Head Start programs.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS received a reportable child incident form from the program which did not state that the parent was notified of the serious injury. LS did not observe a parent signed incident report in the child's file. The program stated to the LS that the parent was notified. The program will have an injury report signed by the parent and submit a copy to OCC. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the 2 year old fenced outdoor activity area. The area is secured from the shopping center's parking center. The building's brick wall should have some padding to ensure a child does not get injured should one come in contact with the wall. The program will immediately have the wall padded for safety. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received information that a 2-year old child was injured while playing on the playground. On the following day the child's parent notified the center that the child was taken to a medical professional. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noticed additional staff from Kenwood site were present to assist as their center is closed due to no heat. The staff did not have unsupervised time with the children in care nor used to maintain ratio. LS discussed with the program director that they are still required to be listed on the personnel list and cleared to be at the center. Program will submit ROI and other required documentation to continue to have staff from other centers in the facility. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received information that a 2-year old child was injured while playing on the playground. On the following day the child's parent notified the center that the child was taken to a medical professional. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person was viewed picking up a 2 year old child by the extended arms to put on the cot for rest time. This is an unsafe method to pick up a young child. The child has an active IFSP and should have been provided appropriate accommodations to transition to rest time. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person was viewed picking up a 2 year old child by the extended arms to put on the cot for rest time. This is an unsafe method to pick up a young child. The child has an active IFSP and should have been provided appropriate accommodations to transition to rest time. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person was viewed picking up a 2 year old child by the extended arms to put on the cot for rest time. This is an unsafe method to pick up a young child. The child has an active IFSP and should have been provided appropriate accommodations to transition to rest time. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person was viewed picking up a 2 year old child by the extended arms to put on the cot for rest time. This is an unsafe method to pick up a young child. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person was viewed picking up a 2 year old child by the extended arms to put on the cot for rest time. This is an unsafe method to pick up a young child. The child has an active IFSP and should have been provided appropriate accommodations to transition to rest time. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that during a review of classroom video footage, a staff person picked up a 2 year old child by the extended arms and put on the cot for rest time. The child has an active IFS and should have been provided with appropriate accommodations. The program has dismissed the responsible staff member. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staffing patterns need to be updated for classrooms 2 and 4 for staff changes. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that a teacher was speaking in a disrespectful manner to children in the classroom and grabbed a child's arm. The teacher is unavailable for the LS to interview during this inspection. LS requested classroom video footage from the director of the program. The program will have all staff re-trained on appropriate active supervision and discipline policy. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: LSs observed a 4 year old missing the emergency card with an annual update. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Open |
| Findings: LSs observed a 14 month old missing a physician's signature on the health assessment. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe the immunization record for a four year old child in care. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe current and complete staffing patterns posted in a conspicuous location. The program director will post current staffing patterns immediately. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: LSs observed several locations in the building where the paint is chipping. LSs observed a hole in the drywall beside an outlet, just outside of room 2. LSs observed the adult bathroom sink that is separating from the wall. LSs observed the Infants and toddler room door does not latch. According to staff here is a work order submitted for this to be repaired. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Open |
| Findings: LSs observed that the gate on the community playground that is used by the program for outdoor activities, is not able to securely latch, in order to keep children from easily leaving the playground. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe the medical assessment of one staff person on the approved form. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe at least 12 clock hours of continued training. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe at least 12 clock hours of continued training. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Open |
| Findings: LSs did not observe unscented soap in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Open |
| Findings: LSs observed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the 2's room, kitchen and adult bathroom which are accessible to children in care. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LSs did not observe the completed staff orientation for the teacher of interest, as confirmation that she was aware of the discipline policy. The staff member transferred from another location, which is why this orientation document may be missed. Director states that all staff have a review and sign an updated staff orientation which covers the discipline policy. Corrected on site. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a self reported complaint from the director of Merritt Park Head Start stating that she completed a report and phone call of suspected alleged child abuse to CPS. The report stated that the director was notified by an employee that a child was spanked, tapped on the hand by a teacher. The staff person in question was terminated. LSs spoke with the Director who clarified that the teacher self-reported the incident to her even though no other staff witnessed it. The Director states to ensure the safety of the children by providing additional training for the staff. Corrected on-site. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Caller states there is a mentor coach supporting the classroom named Mr. Thomas. LS was not made aware that the mentoring coach Mr. Thomas was being used as a sub when Ms. Tia left. The director states that Y uses mentoring coaches as support for teachers to coach and mentor them. Director states that she thought all of the mentoring coaches from the Y were already cleared through licensing so that is why she did not report him as a new staff member. The days that Mr. Thomas was onsite were Jan 11-Jan 13. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Caller informed that Tia doesn't work there anymore and there is a mentor coach supporting the classroom named Mr. Thomas. LS was not made aware that the mentoring coach Mr. Thomas was being used as a sub when Ms. Tia left. The director states that Y uses mentoring coaches as support for teachers to coach and mentor them also as subs since they are teacher qualified. . Director states that she thought all of the mentoring coaches from the Y were already cleared through licensing so that is why she did not report him as a new staff member. The days that Mr. Thomas was onsite were Jan 11-Jan 13. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Caller informed that Tia doesn't work there anymore and there is a mentor coach supporting the classroom named Mr. Thomas. Director states that Ms. Tia's last day was officially 12/31/21. Program is to ensure to notify OCC within given timeframe as required. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staff member K. Rodriguez no longer with the program longer than 5 days (since about June) and OCC was not aware. Program is to send an updated PL with delete date to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing posted escape plans. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed FA kit missing unscented liquid soap. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed infant room fridge missing thermometer. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Full | 13A.16.12.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed kitchen freezer missing thermometer. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-03-11 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-10 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-10-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: An employee has been employed since 3.30.15 and had no training on site. Please submit a correction plan to OCC within 5 days. | |||
| 2018-10-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: A employee was hired on 3.13.18 and there was no documentation for the aide orientation. Please submit a correction plan to OCC within 5 days. | |||
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