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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
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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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 to August
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September to August
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September to August
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September to August
- Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM September to August
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
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