ABC Child Development Center - Westminster MD Licensed Child Care Center

5276 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore MD , Westminster MD 21157
(410) 466-1150
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

ABC Child Development Center puts play at the heart of our program, encouraging active play participation in the learning process. We create partnerships with our families, center staff and the communities to build and enhance each child’s positive sense of self. Our teams approach supports each child as an active learner by providing opportunities for social interaction, problem solving and exploration of the environment. Our activities and plans are developed from daily lives of the children and adults in our program with a special emphasis on the interest and needs of the children. This creative curriculum enhances each child’s self esteem,creativity and decision- making abilities. Hands-on experiences through art, music, science, language, drama, outdoor play and field trips are vehicles for learning through play.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 162213
  • Capacity: 42
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant &Toddler Program, Preschool, and Before and After Care, & Summer Program, Daytime, Evening, Weekend, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Schools Served: Edgecombe Circle Elementary
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-02-23 Complaint 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: The cabinet under the handwashing sink in the infant/toddler room came off the hinge when LS opened it.
2024-02-23 Complaint 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: A staff's belongings were accessible to children in the infant/toddler room. Corrected during inspection. The staff belongings were made inaccessible.
2024-02-23 Complaint 13A.16.12.06E(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed infant cups labelled "breast milk" but not dated. Corrected during inspection. Staff dated the infants cups in the refrigerator.
2023-02-06 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a staff member not on the Facility's associated parties list walking children to their classrooms and supervising school age children. Facility must send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that qualified staff must be assigned to and supervising groups of children.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.03A(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe parents verifying daily attendance during drop off. Facility must send Licensing Specialist a statement demonstrating their understanding that parents must verify their children's attendance during drop off and pick up.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe current Staffing Patterns posted in the center. Facility must send Licensing Specialist current Staffing Patterns via email and post them in the Facility.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a water damaged ceiling tile above the dark brown crib in the Purple Plums room and the light above the desk in the front of the Facility with yellow staining. Facility must send photographic evidence of the ceiling tile repaired/replaced and the light cleaned/replaced to Licensing Specialist via email.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one Aide without six (6) hours of continued training. Facility must send Licensing Specialist six (6) hours of continued training to satisfy the Aides last full year of continued training.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a staff member not on the Facility's associated parties list walking children to their classrooms and supervising school age children. Facility must send Licensing Specialist a statement demonstrating their understanding that staff that are not yet approved by the Office of Child Care may not be alone with children.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a staff member not on the Facility's associated parties list walking children to their classrooms and supervising school age children. Facility must send Licensing Specialist a statement demonstrating their understanding that staff that are not yet approved by the Office of Child Care may not be alone with children.
2023-02-06 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed school age children alone in the indoor play auxiliary space from 7:45am to 8:15am. Licensing Specialist observed one two (2) year old and one three (3) year old child left alone in the Blue Jays auxiliary space as a staff member opened the Facility door for incoming children. Licensing Specialist observed two two (2) year olds in the Red Hearts classroom left alone as the teacher left the room to grab a bleach water bottle. Facility must send Licensing Specialist a statement demonstrating their understanding that children must receive adequate supervision at all times.
2022-03-30 Full 13A.16.03.04J Open
Findings: Center did not have the individualized plans completed for infants and toddlers.
2022-03-30 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Open
Findings: Director needs a total of 6 hours to complete the 12 hour requirement.
2022-03-30 Full 13A.16.06.09C Open
Findings: Total of three lead teachers need 12 hours of training to meet the requirement.
2022-03-30 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Open
Findings: Total of 1 aide needs 6 hours of training to meet the requirement.

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Reviews

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EatPrayMommy 2013-05-24 13:20:24

The transportation is such an added bonus! The facility is so nice and very spacious. The outdoor play area is safe and secure with lots of different activities for the children. Although the center is new, the staff is knowledgeable, experienced and caring. I'm so glad my child will be learning before he heads off to Pre-K! Thanks!

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