Elizabeth Vaughan
Ellicott City, MD 21043 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Head Start Ellicott City
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About Head Start Ellicott City
Head Start Ellicott City is a licensed child care center in Ellicott City, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
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State record
Inspection reports for Head Start Ellicott City
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.05.12E
“The basketball hoop is leaning over, making it so that the children could pull on it and cause it to fall or lean further.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“The metal panels of two doors in the bathroom are separating, creating sharp edges near the locking mechanism. Chipping paint was observed on the wall in Room C.”
Feb 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
“LS observed two medications for one child that were expired. During inspection, the nurse provided documentation that the child no longer needed those medications. Facility removed expired medications from medication storage during inspection to be returned to the parent.”
13A.16.03.05C
“LS did not observe medical evaluations for 8 staff members in their staff files on site. During inspection, operator produced medical evaluations digitally from HR that LS observed and documented.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS did not observe emergency pickup information for one child in care. Facility will ensure all children's emergency cards have an emergency contact listed.”
13A.16.03.02E
“LS did not observe a lead screening or test for two children enrolled. Facility will audit all files to ensure a lead screening or test has been completed.”
Jul 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.05.05C(1)
“LS observed peeling/chipping paint in rooms B, D, and E.”
Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“A staff member lifted a child and harshly put him in a seat. The staff member also grabbed the child's face.”
13A.16.07.03A(1)
“A staff member lifted a child and harshly put him in a seat. The staff member also grabbed the child's face.”
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“The OCC was not notified of the deletion of a staff member who left in January 2024.”
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FAQ
Questions about Head Start Ellicott City
Is Head Start Ellicott City licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Head Start Ellicott City last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Head Start Ellicott City had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Head Start Ellicott City's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Head Start Ellicott City?
Ellicott City, MD 21043.