Licensed Child Care Center
Children First of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
1415 West Saratoga Street,
Baltimore, MD 21223
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
5 years to 15 years
Rate Range
$6.50hr $135 weekly
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Licensed Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Open
License Number
131089
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Participates in Md Excels Currently in process of becoming accreditated
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
Reviews
Excellent
2015-11-10 19:10:22
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Excellent Staff, the Director/Owner Mrs. Poindexter is very nice!! My children were well prepared to enter Pre-K... I highly recommended this facility.
pissed off parent
2012-09-14 14:11:09
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Always late ghetto unprofessional. Checks bouncing. Will never send my child here ever again.
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About the Provider
Children First of Baltimore is a Licensed Child Care Center in Baltimore MD, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.07.05 | Open |
| Findings: The Provider released the child to herself without permission from or knowledge of the parent. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: The Provider transported a child in an Uber car without the written consent of the parent. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.07.06D(1) | Open |
| Findings: The Provider's Criminal Background check information is not currently in the OCC database. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.07.06E(2) | Open |
| Findings: The Provider took the child via Uber transport to an activity without specific permission from and knowledge of the parent. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Open |
| Findings: The Provider took a child from the facility to Mount Clare Overlook in a Uber vehicle without specific parental consent and parent knowledge of the activity. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.10.06B | Open |
| Findings: The Provider used an Uber vehicle to transport a child to an activity. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.02B | Closed |
| Findings: Two child files did not contain written information regarding individual needs. | |||
| 2022-10-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to review the training sent via email before the inspection. Licensing Specialist will review the training upon returning to the OCC. After subsequent review of continued training completed within the last full year of employment, seven hours of training was completed. Facility must send Licensing Specialist evidence of registration in five hours of continued training via email. | |||
| 2022-10-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to review the training sent via email before the inspection. Licensing Specialist will review the training upon returning to the OCC. After subsequent review of continued training completed within the last full year of employment, seven hours of training was completed. Facility must send Licensing Specialist evidence of registration in five hours of continued training via email. | |||
| 2022-10-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe Emergency numbers posted during the inspection. No children enrolled. Facility stated it needs to be posted back up. Facility must send Licensing Specialist photographic evidence of the Emergency numbers posted via email. | |||
| 2022-10-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe current CPR and First Aid training for staff during the inspection. No children enrolled. Facility stated both staff on the OCC 1203 Personnel List will be taking First Aid and CPR training. Facility must send Licensing Specialist evidence of enrollment in CPR and First Aid training for both staff on the OCC 1203 Personnel List and send the certificates once the training is completed. | |||
| 2021-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Children files were reviewed and several written records were missing from the children's files. T.H. - needs part 2 T.H. -needs part 2 and emergency form signed Z. - needs pt. 1 C. needs part 2 | |||
| 2020-12-18 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.02.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: License was not post where it was easily seen whenever parents or others visit the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Children's files were reviewed and 1 file were missing the part I and part II of the health inventory. 1 file was missing part II of the health inventory. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center didn't have the discipline policy available during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: No menu for 4 weeks was not being maintained at the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have a written record of dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Copy of the consumer education pamphlet was not freely available for reference to parents. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing pattern was not posted in a conspicuous location in the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: School age teacher needs an additional 6 hours of training to meet the required 12 hours of training. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The schedule of activities was not posted in the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.09.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: No equipment or materials are present in the childcare space. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: A copy of the emergency escape plan was not posted in the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have emergency numbers posted in the center. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Medication storage area was not readily accessible to each employee | |||
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