Licensed Child Care Center
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Bruce Learning Center
Westernport, MD
· Allegany County
Philos Avenue,
Westernport, MD 21562
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 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
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253426
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 7 - Western Maryland
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About the Provider
Bruce Learning Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Westernport MD, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern that is posted in not the current pattern. Director to post the correct staffing pattern. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two teen volunteers present in the center today. The volunteers have not been reported to the OCC. Director reports that the volunteers were fingerprinted but she has not submitted the notarized release of information forms or personnel form to the office. Director to send the documentation within 2 business days. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint alleges that a staff member was sleeping while supervising a group of children. Staff member states that she was resting her head and admits that she may have fallen asleep for a few seconds. LS discussed the requirement that all staff must be prepared to provide appropriate supervision at all times. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: When LS arrived at the facility today, the preschool teacher was observed to be outside the facility at her car. The preschool aged children were in the fenced in playground being supervised by two aides. There were four 2 year old children, three school aged children and six preschool aged children on the playground. Regulations require that three staff be present when there are four 2 years old in the group. A teacher qualified person must always be present with the group. This was corrected at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: complaint alleges that milk is not always served at breakfast and lunch. The children carry lunches to the program. The program confirms that they do serve breakfast and admit that milk is not always served at each breakfast. Center is to ensure that milk is served at each breakfast | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Weekly menu plans are not posted. Center states that they do no have current menu plans. Center is to develop appropriate menu plans for Breakfast and snack. to post current menus and to send documentation of such to OCC. Copies of menu plans should also be sent to OCC | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center does not have a dated record of food that is actually being served. Center to begin record keeping and send proof of documentation within 2 weeks. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.04 | Corrected |
| Findings: DRYWALL SANDING WAS BEING CONDUCTED WHILE CHILDREN WERE PRESENT. CONTRACTOR AGREED TO DO SANDING AND COVSTRUCTION WHEN CHILDREN ARE NOT PRESENT. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: THERE WERE 4 TODDLERS PRESENT WITH ONE STAFF MEMBER | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: THERE WERE 6 CHILDREN SLEEPING IN HIGH CHAIRS WHEN SPECIALIST ARRIVED. SPECIALIST ASKED STAFF TO PUT THEM ON COTS, WHICH WAS DONE IMMEDIATELY. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: SEVERAL EMERGENCY CARDS NEED UPDATED. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: HEALTH INVENTORY NEEDED FOR SEVERAL CHILDREN | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LEAD SCREENING NEEDED FOR SEVERAL CHILDREN | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR SEVERAL CHILDREN | |||
| 2021-06-04 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Health Inventory needed for one child, immunizations needed for three children, lead needed for one child | |||
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