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ABC Daycare Inc. DBA Little Lighthouse
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
9055 Chevrolet Drive. Suite 10,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Quick Facts
Capacity
89 children
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
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 750-0660
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
161071
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
The Little Lighthouse Childcare Center is a private, independent center located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
The center is licensed through the Department of Education.
Our Program includes:
· Highly motivated, caring staff!
· Well rounded infant/toddler curriculum, two year old and preschool curriculum to include all subject areas
· Structured daily routine
· Plenty of outdoor play
· AM/PM nutritious snacks
· Open year round
The center is licensed through the Department of Education.
Our Program includes:
· Highly motivated, caring staff!
· Well rounded infant/toddler curriculum, two year old and preschool curriculum to include all subject areas
· Structured daily routine
· Plenty of outdoor play
· AM/PM nutritious snacks
· Open year round
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several rooms with paint chipping and pealing. LS observed the bathroom in room 4 has partial repair to the toilet paper dispenser. The anchors are still in the wall and a chunk of wall is hanging from the new TP dispenser. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.09A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that all rooms were dark at naptime. Lights were turned off and blackout curtains on all windows. There is no way to properly supervise children when you can not clearly see the children in the room. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that all rooms were dark at naptime. Lights were turned off and blackout curtains on all windows. There is no way to properly supervise children when you can not clearly see the children in the room. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed files that were missing lead forms, Health inventory pages one and two, and had incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed files that were missing lead forms, Health inventory pages one and two, and had incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed files that were missing lead forms, Health inventory pages one and two, and had incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher was missing the prior year's number of professional development hours. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide has not met the 6 hour requirement for the prior year. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the toddler / Two's room had 4 toddlers and 5 twos with 2 staff. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the toddler / Two's room had 4 toddlers and 5 twos with 2 staff. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two infant plans that were not updated and are over 3 months old. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed plastic bags stored under the sink in the infant classroom. Facility moved the items and installed a cabinet lock at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed electrical sockets that were accessible to children, had plugs for string lights protruding from sockets. All were corrected at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed classroom medication boxes with incomplete medication forms and expired medications. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A person hired to work at the center had not been cleared by the OCC. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A person who resigned from the center was not shared with the OCC. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff person was hired to work at the center but was not cleared by the OCC prior to the start of their employment. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS saw 5 Emergency cards without daily pick-up designations, 1 Emergency card that was unsigned by the parent, and 1 Emergency card missing the physician information. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: On 9/21/2023 the Young Angelfish room 8, Older Angelfish room 1, and Jr. Captain room 4 did not have enough staff to meet staff child ratio so the staff present were not able to provide adequate supervision to the children. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: On 9/21/2023, the director confirmed the toddler rooms and one preschool room were out of staff child ratio from 8:45 to 9:00 due to staff call outs. The Young Angelfish Room 8 had 4 children from 8:32 to 9:00 with one staff member. The Older Angelfish Room 1, had between 4-6 children with 1 staff from 8:03 to 9:08 . | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Jr Captain Room 4 had 11-19 children with one staff from 8:34 - 9:03. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Four emergency cards were missing doctors information. Two children were missing authorized pick up on emergency card. Please submit copies of corrected copies. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: 10 children were missing lead screenings in the file. Please submit copies of lead screenings when received. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: A teacher started in 9.15.22 and did not have Basic Health and Safety training. Please submit a copy of the certificate upon completion. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.09.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The diaper mat in Room 1 has a hole in mat. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kits did not have fragrance free soap. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child had a medication form in Room 4 that was not completed with all necessary information. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staffing patterns for all classrooms, however the staffing patterns are not updated to reflect new, current staff. Submit correction by 5/6/22. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sample of children files during the inspection. Upon observing the sample, it was determined that at least (1) one child in care was missing information, including the doctor's information. t the center must provide a written statement addressing their procedure to ensure that all emergency files are updated annually by parents. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sample of children files during the inspection. Upon review, no evidence was seen that at least (1) child had the appropriate lead screening or blood lead test. The center must provide a written statement addressing adherence to lead testing requirements by OCC. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted that Katie Tignor and Alyssa King both needs to take Covid 19 and Basic Health & Safety training. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the lock on the storage shed on the playground was broken at the time of inspection. LS observed that several areas of slats on the gates were missing and in need of repair, at time of inspection. The shed was made inaccessible at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted that Josie Hardesty, needs to take the Center Orientation and provide supporting documentation. Director reviewed and staff signed orientation at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2021-05-03 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a backpack hanging from a loose hook in a classroom. LS observed that a ceiling tile was hanging. LS observed an area inside a classroom, with chipping paint. | |||
| 2020-07-17 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that one aide complete 6 hours of training during her last full year of employment. Employee has already completed enough training to make up the difference. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of emergency and disaster drills being practiced and documented. Facility shall submit a statement of understanding that emergency and disaster drills shall be practiced and documented at least twice per year. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no that one teacher completed training for the last full year of employment. Facility shall submit evidence of enrollment for the teacher. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that 2 aides were registered or completed the aide orientation within 6 months of their date of hire. Facility shall have aides register for the aide orientation and send proof of enrollment or certificate. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of liquid fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. Facility shall purchase liquid fragrance free soap and send a receipt or picture. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that notification was made within 5 days for 1 staff member. Facility provided notification at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-03-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least 1 emergency card that was missing information and at least 1 emergency card that had not been updated at least annually as required. Facility shall review all emergency cards for completeness and updates, have completed or updated as needed, and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Attendance and parent verification was not maintained to reflect the number of children in attendance in Room 3 today. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not notify OCC of a staff last day of employment in June of 2017. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Two area rugs need to be cleaned. One in Room 1 and in Room 5. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was preschool teacher in the toddler classroom did not have the infant/toddler 45 hour. | |||
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