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Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston
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About Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston
Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Baltimore City has a median price of $216 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$250
Home daycare$180
Toddler
Center$216
Home daycare$156
Preschool
Center$216
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$189
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.03.05B
“LS did not observe a current staffing pattern in classroom 2”
May 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“LS did not observe 2024 annual update.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“LS did not observe 6 hour continued trainings for the year.”
13A.16.06.09C
“LS did not observe 12 hour continued training for the year or 2024 annual update.”
13A.16.06.05C(3)
“LS did not observe 2024 annual update training.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“LS did not observed 12 hour continued trainings for the year.”
Mar 11, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“LS observed a staff member with a missing updated medical report.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“The center did not notify OCC of an employee's alert.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“The center did not notify OCC of an employee who is under investigation.”
13A.16.03.06B
“LS observed 4 individuals and a new director at the site. The site has used these employees at this location since August 2023.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“The OCC was not made aware of the ending of employment and change in director.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“The OCC was not made aware of the changes within the new staff.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed staffing patterns onsite, the office did not receive the staffing patterns indicating the change in staff at this location. LS observed staffing patterns stating the director is present everyday, the director is not working in a classroom. The center will resubmit.”
Mar 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“LS observed a staff member with a missing updated medical report.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“The center did not notify OCC of an employee's alert.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“The center did not notify OCC of an employee who is under investigation.”
13A.16.03.06B
“LS observed 4 individuals and a new director at the site. The site has used these employees at this location since August 2023.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“The OCC was not made aware of the ending of employment and change in director.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“The OCC was not made aware of the changes within the new staff.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed staffing patterns onsite, the office did not receive the staffing patterns indicating the change in staff at this location. LS observed staffing patterns stating the director is present everyday, the director is not working in a classroom. The center will resubmit.”
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FAQ
Questions about Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston
Is Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 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 Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Y Head Start Baltimore City @ West Preston?
Baltimore, MD 21201.