Catonsville Coop Preschool - Baltimore MD Licensed Child Care Center

6 Melvin Avenue , Baltimore MD 21228
(410) 747-0218

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 37637
  • Capacity: 20
  • Age Range: 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Hillcrest Elementary (Baltimore)
  • District Office: Region 2 - Baltimore City
  • District Office Phone: 410-554-8300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-02-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.02.03C(4) Open
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 Open
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.

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