Fire broke out inside a home on the 1200 block of Gilham Street just before 2:30 a.m.
Heavy fire was showing when the fire department arrived. At least two homes were eventually involved.
The 2-year-old child was taken to Saint Christopher's Hospital to be checked out for smoke inhalation.
The child was last reported in stable condition.
The fire displaced eight people. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist.
There is no word yet on what started the fire.
