Letter of Compliance Facility
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Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church
Frederick, MD
· Frederick County
8 W 2nd St.,
Frederick, MD 21701
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Letter of Compliance Facility
Active License
License Number
255327
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 12 - Frederick County Office
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About the Provider
Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church is a Letter of Compliance Facility in Frederick MD, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is missing enrollment, attendance, home addresses and annual updates on several emergency cards. The facility is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to the LS within 30 days. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.05A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The LS reviewed with the facility at the time of this inspection that a current and complete list of personnel that includes each individual whether paid or unpaid must be submitted to the OCC since the facility has added at least 2 additional staff members. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed with the facility the requirement to maintain documentation of the use of substitutes. This document was not able to be reviewed at the time of the inspection due to the office being locked. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed with the facility that all new employees and staff members must be reported to the OCC within 5 business days. Pastor stated new volunteer had only been working for 2 prior days however, LS was unable to verify that due to staff records being locked in office. Pastor has taken over for the director who is out on medical leave, however, the OCC was not aware of this change that had occurred 7 business days prior. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that within 15 days of adding a new employee or staff member that all applicable documentation is submitted to the OCC. The LS was unable to verify how long an unreported staff person was working due to the office being locked. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that each staff member must have completed an orientation on or before assignment that includes pertinent information in this regulation. The LS was unable to verify at the time of this inspection, that this had been performed for the volunteers due to the office being locked. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.06.03C(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed with the facility the requirement to not permit an individual to begin employment until the office has notified the facility that the individual may be employed. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the facility had a volunteer working with the children who has not completed fingerprinting. This is not ensuring the safety or security of the children. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that only staff member who have successfully passed federal and state criminal background clearance and a review of child and adult abuse and neglect records may be left alone with children. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has several emergency cards that are missing information for the emergency pick up person, the annual update, 2nd page as well as parent signature and dates. Facility to review all emergency cards and submit a letter to the OCC when all cards have been reviewed and completed. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.17.03.04D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing the parent portion of the health assessment for 4 children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.17.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing the doctor portion of the health assessment for 7 children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.17.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing lead screening for 9 children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center was unable to provide attendance records pursuant to this regulation. Center stated they have a tablet in which the parents sign their children in and out. The tablet was not working and the director was unable to provide previous records of attendance from the tablet or otherwise. LS notified the center that they must have attendance by groups of children. The center will provide LS proof of compliance with attendance record keeping within five working days. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was made that during the week of 11.22.21, a staff member was left alone with eight two year olds and one three year old. Center was unable to provide appropriate attendance records for the LS to review for compliance. The center was out of ratio and group size and staffing at the time of inspection. While the LS was in the room talking to one of the teachers getting a headcount and ages of the children present with the group, another staff was present and the children were sitting on the carpet. The staff failed to see that a child had left the room until the LS alerted them to the issue. Later during the inspection, while the LS was in the office reviewing paperwork, LS heard a commotion and walked down to the room containing the two year olds to find the staff looking for the child in the adjoining room and hallway, leaving the other children unattended. The room was again out of ratio with one staff present with 7 children, six of which were 2 years old. LS discussed how compliance with ratios and group size and staffing affects the ability to appropriately supervise and ensure the safety and security of the children in care. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | Complaint | 13A.17.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, a child left one of the rooms and the staff was unaware of that until the LS notified them. Following that, one of the staff members was looking in another adjoining room and in the hallway for one of the children in her group. The child was still in the assigned room with the group of children, however, the staff member left the children unattended while looking for the child. LS discussed appropriate supervision. LS also discussed maintaining appropriate supervision when answering the door or retrieving food and milk from the kitchen, which is off limits to children. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | Complaint | 13A.17.08.03E(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint was made that during the week of 11.22.21, a staff member was left alone with eight two year olds and one three year old. LS attempted to review attendance records to verify compliance, however, the center was unable to provide attendance records for the week of 11.22.21. At the time of inspection, when the LS arrived, the center had one group of 13 children which included 6 two year olds with two staff. LS notified the staff they were out of compliance and to correct. The group separated into two groups. When the group separated, there was still a group of 7 children, which included 6 two year olds remaining. LS notified the staff they were still out of compliance and to correct. One of the children from the group of 7 went to the other group and they were in compliance. When LS was let into the building, one of the staff present with the group came to the door, leaving the other staff member alone with 13 children, 6 of which were two years old. Later in the inspection, LS came back into the room with the two year olds and the group again had 7 children with one staff, six of which were 2 years old. Center corrected. | |||
| 2021-11-03 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-03-18 | Conversion | 13A.17.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not have an accurate fire and disaster drill log showing completion of at least one fire drill per month and two emergency and disaster drill situations per year. Facility will complete and maintain an accurate log showing the drills practiced according to regulation. Facility will notate on the log any months the facility is closed for the entire month and cannot complete a required fire drill. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-12 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have the MD and FBI criminal background checks that are received by the center for each employee. Center will contact CJIS and will ensure they receive the criminal background check results directly and will add to the staff files. Center will correct within 15 working days. | |||
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