Saint Stephen Creative Learning Center - Baltimore MD Licensed Child Care Center

1527 Old Eastern Avenue , Baltimore MD 21221
(443) 772-4562

About the Provider

Description:

It is our goal here at the St. Stephens Creative Learning Center to prepare your son or daughter for a successful beginning in school. Our students have positive interaction with their teachers in and out of the classroom. We offer an environment that nurtures growth of your child through self-discipline and the development of acceptable social skills. Children also are given a foundation in:

Language, Mathematics, Reading, Scientific Thoughts, and Bible Lessons.

This is done through the use of computers, phonics, arts and crafts, creative movement, indoor and outdoor play, field trips, and guest speakers from various fields such as art, drama, music, and science.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 15422
  • Capacity: 82
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Maryland EXCELS Check Level 1 Rating
  • Rate Range $125-$185 weekly
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten
  • Schools Served: Mars Estates Elementary
  • District Office: Region 2 - Baltimore City
  • District Office Phone: 410-554-8300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Two children were missing Physician information on their Emergency Forms. On 09/15/2021 Director sent updated Emergency forms. Non compliance corrected.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed; Room 5 has peeling paint and drywall near the sink, the bathroom had cracked floor tiles. Room 3 has cracked floor tiles The hallways have cracked tiles The boys bathroom in the hall near Room 2 has cracked floor tiles. The entry foyer has cracked and missing floor tiles On October 8, 2021, Director sent pictures of replaced cracked and broken tiles On October 18, 2021, Director sent picture of repairs to wall near the sink in Room 5. Non compliance corrected.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.01A(2) Corrected
Findings: The steps leading to the entrance of the building has crumbling concrete. On Octoeber 13, 2021 Director sent a picture of the new concrete steps. Non compliance corrected.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.08B Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, specialist observed broken floor tiles in the preschool bathrooms.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed carpets in the classrooms that need cleaning. On October 26, 2021, Specialist conducted follow up visit and observed new carpets in the classroom. Non compliance corrected.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.12C Corrected
Findings: 2 Vans are being stored in the playground area. On February 21, 2022, Director sent a picture of playground, and both vans have been removed, non compliance corrected.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed; Broken Gate entering the playground Missing, broken and splintering wood on the playground fence all around the playground Several holes at the base of the fence posts and elsewhere around the fence. Weeds that need to be cut 2 Vans in the playground space. A missing section of fence between the egress yard and the playground. The egress yard to the playground has an old carpet and other discarded items. On October 26, 2021 during a follow up visit, Specialist observed two sections of fence that have fallen; one giving access to Back River Neck Road and the other giving access to a wooded area behind the center. On November 30, 2021, Director submitted a deposit receipt and email from fencing company showing the fence is going to be replaced starting January 6, 2022.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.05.12E Corrected
Findings: The support post for the green tire swing needs to be anchored. The basketball portable hoop being supported by cinder blocks is leaning and may fall over. The post is rusty. On October 26, 2021 Specialist conducted a follow up visit, basketball hoop has been removed and green tire swing has been anchored.
2021-07-27 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed the following; Room 5; the door to the janitors closet was not locked, the door to a 2 storage closets were not locked and all contains items that can be potentially harmful to children in care. On October 8, 2021, Director sent pictures of locks that have been added to the doors that needed locks. Non compliance corrected.
2020-10-14 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Upon inspection, program has one classroom that is missing a staffing pattern. Program should find and post staffing pattern in Room #3 and send picture of correction to the OCC ASAP.
2020-10-14 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Upon inspection, program has two classrooms that do not have an escape route floor plans posted. Program should post escape plans in classrooms and send pictures of correction to the OCC ASAP.
2020-06-03 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-06-03 Other 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed several plastic bags in children's cubbies that held change of clothes and napping sheets. Director removed at time of inspection and will monitor on an ongoing basis to ensure safety and compliance.
2020-06-03 Other 13A.16.12.05C(3) Corrected
Findings: Center stated that their Child Care refrigerator is not working as of last week and that they are using the full size staff refrigerator until a new refrigerator arrives. Upon inquiry, center stated they did not have a thermometer in that refrigerator that they are using for the children's food and milk. Center moved the thermometer from the non-working refrigerator to the staff refrigerator used in the interim at time of inspection for correction. Center will monitor on an ongoing basis to ensure that refrigeration is at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below and freezer is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Center will submit photo of new child care refrigerator upon delivery.
2019-07-31 Full 13A.16.03.03B(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe a snack menu posted or any other form of documentation of snacks served daily. Director stated that meals are provided in the summer by the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Food Service Program and that menu was posted. Center must begin immediately to post a proposed snack menu that can be observed by parents and make any changes daily if other foods are substituted. The snacks served must comply with the USDA guidelines. Center will correct immediately and will submit a copy to office within 5 working days. When the 2019-20 school year begins, center will post meal menu, as applicable and will submit a copy to office for documentation in file.

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