Description:
Grace Episcopal Church established a preschool and child development center in November 1972 to offer care and a preschool experience to nearby children. As the program grew, we found a need to expand. In 2002, we built a new facility to better accomodate the community's need for additional programs. Today we provide early education and care for nearly 175 children. All of our programs are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education and are based on goals, objectives and activities aimed at providing a flexible, enriching environment that will facilitate the physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence that attendance records were being maintained. LS observed the temperature log at the front that only had 19 children listed, with no times. Center indicated attendance is maintained through the Procare App, but the center was unable to show a list of which children were checked in. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a closet door in the toddler classroom that was off the hinges and hanging. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed trash cans and recycling bins on the large playground overflowing with trash, a large bucket filled with standing water and tree roots that were exposed and pose a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Debbie Schallmo and Judy Lorsong working in the toddler classroom. Debbie and Judy are unknown to the Office of Child Care. LS observed Antionette Kavades working in the Preschool Room. The Office of Child Care was made aware of Antionette on Monday, October 25th. The center was informed that she may not be on-site until we had a cleared Release of Information and a cleared state or FBI criminal history report. To date, the Office of Child Care has not received a release of information for Antionette. During a second walk through, LS observed Rhonda Rogers had replaced Debbie in the toddler classroom. The Office of Child Care was made aware of Rhonda at the inspection on Monday, October 25th, but no release of information or criminal background clearances have been received. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence that toddler classroom or the two's classroom had appropriate staff/child ratio prior to Lindsey and Debbie entering the classrooms. LS observed unapproved staff working with children. LS observed no evidence that the two's classroom had a qualified staff member present prior to Lindsey entering the room. LS observed no evidence that the toddler room had a qualified staff. During a second walk through, LS observed Rhonda Rogers had replaced Debbie in the toddler classroom. The Office of Child Care was made aware of Rhonda at the inspection on Monday, October 25th, but no release of information or criminal background clearances have been received. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of arrival, Lindsey Allen was observed in the office. Upon inspecting the classrooms, the Office of Child Care found Lindsey in the Two's room with Antionette. Prior to Lindsey's arrival, Antionette was alone in the classroom. LS has not received qualification documentation for Antionette. LS observed no evidence that Judy Lorsong or Debbie Schallmo are qualified as Infant/Toddler teachers. During a second walk through, LS observed Rhonda Rogers had replaced Debbie in the toddler classroom. The Office of Child Care was made aware of Rhonda at the inspection on Monday, October 25th, but no release of information or criminal background clearances have been received. Rhonda's qualifications are unknown. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the center, LS observed Debbie Schallmo and Lindsey Allen in the offices. During the inspection, Lindsey was in the Two's classroom with Antionette and 11 children and Debbie was in the Toddler classroom with Judy Lorsong and 6 children. LS observed no additional staff that could have been in the room prior to Lindsey and Debbie entering the classrooms. Therefore, Judy was in the toddler room with 6 toddlers and Antionette was in the two's room with 7 two-year olds and 4 three-year olds. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a teacher's purse in the Preschool classroom on a table within reach of children. Staff moved the purse to a closet, making it inaccessible at time of inspection. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.02.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the center does not have a License posted in the facility. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that center does not have fire drill log, emergency evacuation logs, and that no evidence of drills conducted, | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the center does not have a consumer education pamphlet on site and does not have one available for review online. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS requested personnel list from director and director was unable to provide. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that there were no staffing patterns in all classrooms. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that Rhonda Rogers, Barbara Filar, Antoinette Kavades, Mary Tuang, Patricia Barr Forrester, Kelsy Hartlock, and Brooklyn Ashby (intern) have not been reported and cleared by OCC | |||
| 2020-12-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency escape route was not posted in the toddler room. | |||
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