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YMCA Back River Head Start Center
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About YMCA Back River Head Start Center
YMCA Back River Head Start Center 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for YMCA Back River Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
13A.16.10.01C
“The center had emergency numbers posted in two of the 3 rooms. There was not an emergency list posted on the parent board. The emergency list showed out of date information on it. Please update the list and submit to LS as soon as possible. The Director stated that the list is being updated because of the changes in staff and that she should receive the updated list today.”
13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
“The last fire drill was completed in June 2026. The center had children in the month of July.”
13A.16.07.06C
“Staff prints had meet the 5 year mark and had not been reprinted.”
13A.16.06.12C
“Aides had not taken the child care aide orientation.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“Basic health and safety training had not been completed. Several staff took the incorrect basic health and safety class.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Aides had not completed 6 hours of training within their anniversary year.”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“Two aides has taken the incorrect basic health and safety class.”
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“Staff had medicals that were over 5 years old.”
13A.16.05.12D
“The playground has a deck box that has a cracked lid. Please replace box and submit a picture.”
13A.16.03.05C
“Staff had not been printed within the past 5 years.”
13A.16.02.03C(4)
“The center was not able to locate the most recent fire inspection. The fire inspection that LS has in the file is dated 09/05/2024. Please contact the fire department immediately and forward the fire inspection to LS.”
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“One aide did not complete the Basic Health and Safety annual update. Please complete as soon as possible and submit certificates along with Professional Development Plan to the office.”
13A.16.06.09C
“Two preschool teachers have not completed all of their 12 hours of continued training within their anniversary year.”
13A.16.05.12D
“Approximately three rows of siding on the left of the building is damaged by the weed whacker. Insulation is showing. Please have the rows replaced and submit a picture to Licensing as soon as possible.”
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Back River Head Start Center
Is YMCA Back River Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Back River Head Start Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Back River Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 YMCA Back River Head Start Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is YMCA Back River Head Start Center?
Baltimore, MD 21221.