Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Aretha Johnson
Lusby, MD
· Calvert County
Chesley Drive,
Lusby, MD 20657
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
256802
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Aretha Johnson is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Lusby MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's records, it was found that a three year old boy does not have a Health Inventory Part I that must be completed and signed by his parent in his file. This is a requirement for admission to care. Please have the parent complete Health Inventory Part I and place it in his file. Send a copy of the completed and signed Health Inventory Part I to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: Although the Provider reports that she conducted fire drills each month, they were not recorded for 01/2025, 04/2025 or for 01/2026. Fire drills must be performed and recorded each month throughout the year. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance with this regulation in the future. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of all children's emergency forms, it was found that a 9 month old boy is missing his date of birth and all of his physician's information, including the physician's name, address and phone number on his emergency form. Please inform the parent of the missing information and have them add it. Also have them initial and date the form to indicate the addition of the missing information. Please send a copy of the identified child's emergency form with the added information to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's records, it was found that a four month old boy and a nine month old boy do not have evidence of having the correct number of immunizations for their age. Please inform each parent of the need for updated immunizations and the record of the updated immunizations. When received, place the immunization record in their respective files and send a copy of the age-appropriate immunizations to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider has not completed MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update course that was due to be completed no later than 12/31/2025. A yearly BHS Update course wlll be released and due no later than 12/31 of that same year. Please complete MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety course as soon as possible and send a copy of the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that five out of the eight emergency cards have not been initialed and dated to indicate the annual update in over a year. Please have the parent of each of the five children review, make changes as needed and initial and date their respective child's emergency form to indicate the update. Please provide a copy of each of the five children's emergency card with the indicated update to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, there was no evidence that the Provider has completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update. This course was to be completed no later than 12/31/2024. Please find your completed training certificate for the 2024 Update or take the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update course. Provide a copy of the certificate of completion to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Additional Adult's CPR and First Aid certification expired 12/2024. The Additional Adult must maintain a current certification in CPR and First Aid at all times. Please complete an approved course and obtain current certification in CPR and First Aid as soon as possible. Send a copy of the current certification to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Other | 13A.15.03.05G | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider had her water tested in September of 2024. After paying the lab, the Provider received water test results that failed. In February, OCC contacted the Provider about her failed water test and informed her of this regulation in a written email. As of today's visit, the Provider has not sent written notice to the parents of each child as outlined in this regulation. Please provide proof to OCC of notifying each parent in writing for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Other | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: A water sample was taken on 09/1/2024. After paying for lab results, the Provider received the lab results on 10/17/2024 indicating that the water sample failed the bacteriological analysis and it was being affected by total coliform bacteria. The Provider did not request that her water be re-tested until being contacted by OCC and instructed to do so immediately. When asked about the barriers to the Provider getting her water tested again, the Provider stated that "life got in the way" and that she had not chlorinated the water for it to be tested again. This non-compliance will be corrected when the Provider's water source has a passing test and OCC is notified of such in writing. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There is an acknowledgement form, but no signature, for a 3 year old male child regarding receipt of the Consumer Guide to Regulated Child Care. Please ensure that his parent has received the Guide and then have his parent sign the acknowledgement form and provide a copy of the signed acknowledgement form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's records, it was found that a 3 year old female's emergency form has not been updated since 07/06/2023. Please notify the parent so that the parent may review the emergency form for accuracy, make any changes, if needed, and initial and date the emergency form for the update. Please provide a copy of the updated emergency form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's records, it was found that a female child, who is currently 1 year and 4 months old, has not had her 12 month old blood lead test. Please inform the parent so that the parent can schedule blood lead testing with her physician. Written notification to the parent or results of the blood lead test can serve as the correction for this non-compliance when either is sent to OCC. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Full | 13A.15.05.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: The hot water in the bathroom where the children wash their hands reaches a temperature of 124 degree F. The water temperature cannot exceed 120 degrees F. Please adjust the thermostat on the hot water heater and provide evidence of the temperature of the water in the bathroom being 120 degree F or below for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of children's emergency cards, it was found that JW's emergency card has not been updated since his initial paperwork was completed on 08/19/21. Please have JW's parent review, update as appropriate and initial and date his emergency card for the yearly update. All emergency cards must be updated, as needed, but at least annually. Please send proof of this update to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's daily schedule is not posted. Please post a daily schedule and show proof of having done so for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.12.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Milk is to be served with all meals. When the Provider and the Additional Adult were asked where the milk was located, they both stated that they only serve milk at breakfast. Milk must be served with each meal; 2% milk for children under two years old and 1% or skim milk for children two years and older. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance with this regulation in the future. | |||
| 2022-12-29 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no evidence that children JW or CG have had blood lead testing at 12 months of age. Please notify the parents of the need for blood lead testing so they may arrange this with their physician. Provide email evidence that you have advised parents of the need to schedule their blood lead test and then provide results for the child's record. During inspection of children's records, it was also found that S-E F did not have the proper amount of immunizations. During the inspection, the Provider called the parent and was able to obtain the correct immunizations. It was also found that child JW does not have the proper amount of immunizations according to the Age Appropriate Vaccination Requirement for Children Enrolled in Child Care in Maryland. Please notify JW's parent in order for the parent to obtain the proper amount of immunizations or give the Provider the most up to date immunization record for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence was found to show that the parents have been provided with a screen time policy. Please write a screen time policy based on the regulations and provide it to the parents. Please provide the policy to OCC for review and provide an acknowledgment by the each parent that they received the policy. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is practicing and recording fire drills on a monthly basis. However, she has not been practicing and recording emergency disaster drills, at least, twice per year. She has conducted one for 2022, but could not show any documentation of any emergency disaster drills being conducted for 2021. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become compliant with this regulation in the future. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The home's emergency disaster plan was written in 2020. There have been no noted updates. Please review, initial and date the emergency disaster plan, at least, on a yearly basis for continued accuracy. Provider did so during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance is now corrected. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01H(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider's first aid kit was missing a large gauze pad. Provider was able to add a sanitary napkin to the kit during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance is now corrected. | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 2 emergency forms that haven't been updated for over a year. Please immediately ask a parent of SEF and AG to review and make any needed changes to their child's emergency form and initial and date their child's emergency form. Please forward written corrective action within 30 days. | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.04.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival the provider was alone with 3 children under the age of 2. The provider reported that her husband, an approved substitute, was on the way home. The provider reported that her additional adult, Cornay had an emergency and had to leave the house a few minutes before the arrival of the Licensing Specialists. Anytime there are more than 2 infants present there must be 2 approved adults present and working with the infants. The provider's husband did arrive home within about 15 minutes of our arrival and he took an active role to assist with the children. This non-compliance was corrected on site. Please be sure, in the future, to ensure that there are always 2 approved adults present when there are more than 2 children under the age of 2 present. The additional adult should have waited for an approved substitute to arrive before leaving the house. | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: One of the pack n plays has a small hole in the mesh side of it. The provider states that the infant created the hole. The provider plans to transition the child who uses this pack n play to a cot this week. The child is over 12 months old. Observed a loose sheet in this same pack n play that has a hole in it. The infant has been using this pack n play. The loose sheet is not a fitted sheet. Sheets are to be snuggly fitted in the pack n plays. The loose fitting sheet was removed on site. The pack n play was taken down during the inspection, the provider has extra pack n plays available. The provider plans to dispose of the pack n play with the hole in it. The non-compliance was corrected on site. Please be sure to replace or repair holes in pack n plays. Please always use snug fitting sheets, when sheets are used in the pack n plays. The mattress in this same pack n play looked stained and dirty. The provider stated that the mattress had been cleaned but the stains wouldn't come out. Again, the provider plans to dispose of the pack n play, but has an extra pack n play. | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no evidence located on site that the provider had current first aid and CPR. The provider's first aid and CPR expired in November 2021. The provider didn't realize this. The provider does plan to call today to arrange to take first aid and CPR as soon as possible. Please do immediately arrange to complete first aid and CPR. Please forward a copy of the current first aid and CPR within 30 days. | |||
| 2021-08-16 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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