Children's World ELC of Walkersville - Walkersville MD Licensed Child Care Center

8402 Discovery Boulevard , Walkersville MD 21793
(301) 845-4984

About the Provider

Description: Our 4 locations are conveniently located throughout Frederick County, MD. Our centers provide many meaningful learning experiences, including educational activities, and encourage the development of social and recreational skills. We utilize the “High Reach Learning” curriculum, which focuses on each age group and helps to build learning which benefits the specific needs of each group. We also have well equipped classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and indoor play areas.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 31639
  • Capacity: 68
  • Age Range: 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Walkersville Elementary
  • District Office: Region 12 - Frederick County Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 696-9766 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-10-13 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-11-16 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-11-25 Full 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS arrived on site to conduct the inspection. The Director gave LS a tour of the building as LS was gathering names of staff in classrooms as well as classroom numbers. When the Director and LS stepped over to Room 1B (currently for 2 year olds), the staff member was in Room 1A (for toddlers, none present), rinsing bottles in the sink. There is a half wall separating Room 1A and Room 1B. LS immediately pointed out that even though there is a half wall, those are two separate classrooms and there is no staff member in Room 1B. The Director called for the staff member to come back to Room 1B and explained that she needed to remain in the room where the children were present. The staff member stated she was just rinsing bottles. LS explained that per the license, those are two separate classrooms and needed to be treated as such.
2019-04-10 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director and the two staff members involved. A child did get out of the playground for a few seconds but was brought back by the staff member immediately. LS discussed safety issues regarding the gates on the playground as well as proper supervision.
2019-04-10 Complaint 13A.16.08.07A Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director and the two staff members outside with the children on the playground at the time of the incident. LS interviewed the two staff members and both stated that the bungee cords had been left off of the side gate so the toddler child was able to open the gate and run out. One of the teachers saw her do this, ran over to her and brought her back in immediately. The teachers then made sure the bungee cords were properly secure on the gate. LS discussed proper supervision with the Director and the two staff members. LS asked what their procedures were for ensuring the gates were always secure during outdoor activity time. The Director stated the staff are supposed to check each time they go out. LS and the Director discussed more effective strategies to reduce the chance of this incident occurring again.
2019-04-10 Complaint 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS inspected the outdoor activity area and the surrounding fence and gates. LS discussed the complaint with the Director and the two staff members present during one of the incidents reported. The Director and staff members stated that one toddler child was able to open the side gate and run around the short side of the fence. The staff stated they immediately went after the child and brought her back to the playground. Staff reported that the bungee cords that usually "lock" the gate had been left off, possibly by people using the premises over the weekend. LS reminded the Director and staff involved to always check the gates before using the playground and to continue proper supervision out on the playground so that they can reach the children when needed. In regards to the other incident reported, the Director stated she was outdoors when a child got their foot stuck under part of the fence. The Director had been on the office phone while out on the playground and hung up immediately so she could assist the child. The Director removed the child's foot from being stuck. LS discussed options for filling in the empty area under the fence so that doesn't happen again.
2018-11-14 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Upon arrival at the center, a Lead Preschool Teacher was present in Room 1B with 3 two year olds and 1 toddler. Two Senior Staff Members were in Room 2 with 14 three and four year olds. One Senior Staff Member left Room 2 to greet the LS and then proceeded to go into Room 1B, leaving Room 2 with one Senior Staff Member and 14 three and four year olds. A Substitute then brought snack from the kitchen and entered Room 2 with the other Senior Staff Member. Staff supervision was discussed with the Director.
2018-11-14 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.03D(1) Corrected
Findings: Upon arrival at the center, a Lead Preschool Teacher was present in Room 1B with 3 two year olds and 1 toddler. Two Senior Staff Members were in Room 2 with 14 three and four year olds. One Senior Staff Member left Room 2 to greet the LS and then proceeded to go into Room 1B, leaving Room 2 with one Senior Staff Member and 14 three and four year olds. A Substitute then brought snack from the kitchen and entered Room 2 with the other Senior Staff Member. Staff/child ratios were discussed with the Director.

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