Description:
Our goal at the Children’s Center is to provide a secure, loving and educational environment for all children and to provide peace of mind to all parents who entrust their children to our caring and nurturing staff. We accept all children as unique individuals and guide them in developing their full potential-socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
We work cooperatively with programs such as Frederick County Public Schools, Partnership for Emotionally Resilient Kids “PERKS”, Frederick County Infants and Toddlers, Child Find, the ARC, and more to ensure children of every ability are successful throughout their education.
Since 1987 the Children’s Center of Walkersville has served the needs of thousands of families in the Frederick County, Metro and Tri-State areas. We are a Veteran and family owned small business with a focus on community. We are proud to be licensed and accredited through the Maryland State Department of Education, as well as being a Maryland Excels Level 5 site. Our unique, flexible scheduling allows parents to choose preschool and childcare programs that best meet the needs of their family.
Our unique program offers:
Challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by experienced, certified staff.
Staff that are selected for their caring personalities and love of children in addition to their credentialing and experience.
An open visitation policy – parents are always welcome.
Secured exterior entrance and child care management system.
Competitive rates
A strong sense of family and community.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, facility did not provide documentation that a substitute was used on 03/22/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, two children had authorized pick up person information that was left blank. Facility to submit completed information to LS. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, two children had boxes that were left blank on the Health Assessment Part II. Facility to obtain this information and send evidence to LS. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, four children were missing evidence of the second lead test, and only had evidence of one test being completed at their first birthday. Facility to obtain this information and send evidence to LS. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, facility did not have evidence of a screen time policy that was given or presented to parents. Facility to send LS written screen time policy. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, LS observed an open closet with a large bottle of sanitizer on the floor, as well as containers of Clorox wipes. LS also observed Clorox wipes and sanitizer spray in reach of children on a counter. LS asked teacher to move the cleaning products to a higher location that is inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-03-09 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-10-01 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-02-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Three staff do not have criminal background checks on file. Director stated she received them but had not printed to keep on file. Director to request another copy from CJIS to keep locked in staff files. Director obtained copies from CJIS before LS left the site. | |||
| 2019-02-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one new staff member working in the center that was not reported to OCC (substitute). Director stated she has a packet of paperwork with the new staff member's paperwork at home. She stated she had been meaning to mail it but had not gotten the chance yet. LS was able to view the copy of the paperwork on site. LS reminded Director that OCC needs to be notified within 5 days of employment. Director to either mail the packet tomorrow (2/26/19) or drop the packet off at OCC by 2/29/19. | |||
| 2019-02-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher is no longer employed (last day 2/1/19). Director stated she is listed on the packet that she has not mailed yet. Director to either mail the packet tomorrow (2/26/19) or drop the packet off at OCC by 2/29/19. | |||
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