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YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
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About YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
YMCA Merritt Park Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dundalk, 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 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
13A.16.08.07A
“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.”
13A.16.07.06D(1)
“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.”
13A.16.07.06A
“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.”
13A.16.05.12D
“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.”
13A.16.03.06D(1)
“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.”
Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
13A.16.08.01B(2)
“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.”
13A.16.08.01A(1)
“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.”
13A.16.07.06A
“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.”
13A.16.07.03C(3)
“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.”
13A.16.07.03B(4)
“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.”
13A.16.07.03A(1)
“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.”
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.07.03B(4)
“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.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed staffing patterns need to be updated for classrooms 2 and 4 for staff changes.”
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
Is YMCA Merritt Park Head Start licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Merritt Park Head Start last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Merritt Park Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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 YMCA Merritt Park Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is YMCA Merritt Park Head Start?
Dundalk, MD 21222.