Licensed Child Care Center
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Catonsville Coop Preschool
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
6 Melvin Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21228
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 747-0218
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
37637
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
Our philosophy is that children learn best through play. We provide a rich variety of play materials, same-age playmates, and a curriculum based on children’s intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM September - May
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM September - May
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM September - May
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM September - May
- Friday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM September - May
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Last fire inspection for this center was completed on 03/25/2024. Please correct by submitting a 2026 fire inspection report. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director has not completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two teachers have not completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Most of aide have not completed 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update training, Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 18 children in room 102 and 11 children in room 103 during this inspection. The center's capacity is only 20. Room 103 is approved as an auxiliary space only but the center has been using it as a classroom today. The director also stated that the center has been using room 105. Room 105 has not been approved as an auxiliary space yet. 103 room is opened until 2:30 but, according to the center's license, hours of operation are 9AM to 1PM. | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 29 children at the center; 18 children were in room 102 and 11 children were in room 103. The center's capacity is only 20. | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 18 children in room 102 and 11 children in room 103 during this inspection. The center's capacity is only 20. Room 103 is approved as an auxiliary space only but the center has been using it as a classroom today. The director also stated that the center has been using room 105. Room 105 has not been approved as an auxiliary space yet. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two emergency forms were missing child's physician information and one emergency form was missing authorized pick up information. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Last fire inspection was completed on 9/23/2022. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a volunteer walking children from room 102 through the hallway to the main entrance door which is the center's pick up routine. The child was released by this volunteer to a pick up person without the written attendance verification. LS confirmed parents sign in their children at drop off. The director to submit a new pick plan including information regarding children not being left alone with volunteers and written verification. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no barrier at the bottom of the steps. Please correct by placing a barrier at the bottom of all outside steps. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an unknown volunteer who was introduced as an interpreter for a volunteer parent. The interpreter is a college intern hired by the center. LS observed a volunteer walking children from room 102 through the hallway to the main entrance door which is the center's pick up routine. The child was released by this volunteer to a pick up person without the written attendance verification. LS confirmed parents sign their children in at drop off. The director to submit a new pick plan including information regarding children not being left alone with volunteers and written verification. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a volunteer walking children from room 102 through the hallway to the main entrance door which is the center's pick up routine. The director to submit a new pick plan including information regarding children not being left alone with volunteers. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: No record of completed emergency and disaster plan drills. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: No regulations on site. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: One emergency form was missing physician's information, one was missing parent's signature and date, and one emergency form has not been updated. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no health inventories part one for 2 children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no health inventory part two for one child. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: No lead test results for one child. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: No immunization records for one child. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no CBC results for the substitutes. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: No substitute log/calendar on site. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) | Open |
| Findings: The provider did not submitted releases of information for returning staff. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider di not submit fire inspection report and workers compensation insurance to the OCC. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not have a current personnel list. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 unknown parent volunteers interacting with children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children eating lunch in the Social Hall. Social Hall is not an approved space. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director has not completed 12 hours of continued training. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not have the professional development plan. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 unknown parent volunteers interacting with children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 unknown parent volunteers interacting with children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children sitting on a floor and eating lunch in the Social Hall (unapproved room). Children's food was placed on the floor as well. There were no tables and chairs available for children in the Social Hall. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children sitting on a floor and eating lunch in the Social Hall (unapproved room). Children's food was placed on the floor as well.There were no tables and chairs available for children in the Social Hall. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2021-04-09 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The program did not submit upon request at the time of the inspection and via a previous email, a current and complete personnel list on a form supplied by the office. Correct Immediately. Program shall send this specialist a personnel list today, no later than tomorrow. Staff member is main teacher, so she was unable to draft up the personnel list while this specialist was present at the program. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: There wasn't a current staffing pattern posted in a conspicuous location, that was supplied or approved by OCC. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 2 new employees that were used for supervising children at the Co-op that OCC was not made aware of within 5 working days. This specialist did not have their releases either. Both staff members became cleared employees in Fall of 2019. Release received while on site. Correction made while on site. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was an employee deletion that was not reported to OCC within 5 days of the occurrence. The staff member left on 10/31/2019. Correction made while on site. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: There is cracking/chipping paint visible in the indoor activity area (Social Hall) that is used for care. Also, there is a cabinet in one of the classrooms that has peeling/chipping paint visible as well. Correct Immediately. Program will also need to submit documentation of a lead dust test for the indoor activity area (Social Hall) as well. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05B(3) | Open |
| Findings: The director needs to take the administrative training course as soon as possible. Once the director enrolls for the course, she shall send OCC a copy of the enrollment form along with a variance request form. Correct Immediately. Director shall also ensure to enroll for the director's regulation review course as soon as possible. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two employees being left unattended with the children in care that were not cleared by OCC. Program informed until an employee is cleared by OCC, they can not be left unattended with the children in care unless it's their own child. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed teacher/adult sized scissors, plastic bags, 2 big containers of hydrogen peroxide and an unlocked janitors closet which contained a cleaner; all in areas that were accessible to the children in care. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed emergency forms that were missing authorized pick up persons and physician's information. Correct Immediately. | |||
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