Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
CentroNia
Takoma Park, MD
· Montgomery County
1345 University Boulevard East,
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 543-8040
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150617
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Our Mission Educating children and youth and strengthening families, in a bilingual, multicultural environment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist discussed proper discipline techniques with facility. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist discussed the importance of staff understanding individual needs of the children in care. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist discussed equipping staff with the proper training and preparation to tend to the needs of children based on developmental levels. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed chipped paint along the black baseboards in classrooms 129A&B and Room 106. Facility will need to submit photo documentation of this correction. | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed multiple children's emergency forms that were missing the physician information. | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed a child record that was missing the Health 1 Assessment. | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a child form that was missing the Health 2 Assessment. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a shed in the play area that did not have a lock on it. There were tools such as metal rakes that could pose a hazard to children in care. Handyman was alerted to resolve the issue, | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a classroom that temporarily only had an aide alone with 17 children. Qualified teacher entered the room soon after. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two classrooms that temporarily only had one staff member in the room with more than 10 children. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe completed training for one preschool teacher. Another Teacher only completed 4.5 hours of training. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed in Room 101C unlocked cleaning products. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The latch was replaced. | |||
| 2021-02-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least one emergency form missing an authorized adult to pick up and at least four forms missing the physician's information. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-02-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least one child missing Part II of the health inventory form. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-02-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least four children missing lead screening documentation. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-02-24 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no written schedule of daily activities posted in Room 104. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-02-24 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no emergency and disaster drills practiced in 2020. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2020-09-21 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children's emergency cards missing the following: Annual update; child's physician information; emergency contact person; & person's authorized for daily pick-up. Facility must review children's files and ensure emergency cards are completed in its entirety; have parents sign and date. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a child's Health Inventory on file. Facility must obtain and file the required documents. Submit evidence to the OCC. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a child's Health Inventory on file. Facility must obtain and file the required documents. Submit evidence to the OCC. | |||
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