Description:
My name is Josephine Chan. I was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, where I lived until the summer, May 2007. Have to make the decision to move to the United States, much to consider of my four children future. We moved to the United States and settled in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
When I become a mother and embarking on my teaching career for 15 years in Preschool classroom in my country before I came to the United States because I have children of my own to nurture and care for. I became more aware of children, who don’t have the support and nurturing. This created in me great concern about children and lit the flame and desire to return my teaching career path after they have grown up. I am entering the teaching arena with a renewed idea of what I would like to achieve as an educator.
Philosophy
Young children learn through play and exploration. Our program fosters that learning process by providing a safe and secure environment for each child regardless of the level of ability. Our program also invites each child to reach their potential in the major developmental areas such as physical, social, emotional, and cognitive/language. Family participation is an intricate piece to the program. Through the diversity of our members and families, the children in our program have a better understanding of the world around them. All of these experiences for the children are presented with a well-rooted understanding of the developmentally appropriate practice.
Mission
Our goal is to provide high-quality child care by creating a safe, healthy, and caring environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of your child, as well responding to the needs of your family. We partner with parents; working together to help our children grow happy, healthy, and strong, and building a relationship of mutual trust and respect.
Our mission is creating and building a children program where the needs and interests of children come first. A place where children will receive the attention and care that they need to grow and learn at this important stage of their lives; where children feel safe and secure, and where parents can take comfort in knowing that their children are receiving the highest level of care.
We know how hard it is to leave your child in our care, but please rest assured that your child will be cherished and kept safe while you are away.
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Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two Emergency forms missing the physicians information. | |||
| 2021-06-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe Provider wearing mask upon arrival of inspection and did not observe Provider's son (non-resident) wearing a mask in the child care space. Provider put on their mask once I entered the home. Corrected during inspection. Provider submitted a letter of correction to Licensing Specialist indicating that all adults will wear masks in the child care space. | |||
| 2020-12-29 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-12-29 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a written daily schedule with meal/snack times more than three hours apart. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2020-05-14 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider is approved for 8 children but the licensing specialist was only able to observe two sleeping bags in addition to the four set up portable cribs. | |||
| 2019-04-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider had two enrolled children needing updates. Another child was missing physician or source of health care information. | |||
| 2019-04-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider was not using the gates that she had for the bottom of her steps and the currently off limited office space. | |||
| 2018-04-11 | Conversion | 13A.15.05.06C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A two year old child was observed napping in a portable crib during this inspection, and provider said it was the last time. | |||
| 2018-04-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: An adult child moved in and an adult child moved out during 2017, and LS was first made aware of these changes today. | |||
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After visiting and calling several home daycares, I was getting worried I wouldn't find the right place for my child. And then I was recommended to Josephine. When we arrived, my daughter immediately took to her. She was clear about a day in her daycare. Her home was emaculate and clean. Her personality made me genuinely comfortable for the first time after so many options. I would 100% recommend Josephine. She is clear, flexible and a good person. It upsets me as a parent that someone gave her a bad review over money that is very clearly stated in the contract. While it's not my business, it is bothersome as Josephine is the last person who deserves such a review. Thank you Josephine for all you do to care for our children. Truly. Jenny
I am very thankful, my son 9 months went to Choo Choo's Learning Childcare program. Josephine was really taken good care of him. She's a wonderful and understanding woman, I love her family and her program were the best experience for the first mom. She has given me a lot of advice and thought about how to raise a child. This was my child's first time experiencing great family childcare and he enjoyed every moment at her program. She is a very patient, attentive, knowledgable, understanding, and loving teacher. I don't have to worry when I leave my son with her. Thank you so much.