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Claires Day Care Center III
Indian Head, MD
· Charles County
2 North Prospect Avenue,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Quick Facts
Capacity
11 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150128
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Claires Day Care Center III is a Licensed Child Care Center in Indian Head MD, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Teacher, L.C., needs 8 more hours of approved continued training for her training cycle that ended 4/2025; she will need an additional 12 hours of approved training for the current training cycle that will end 4/26. Please send copies of completed certificates once completed to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04K | Corrected |
| Findings: The center is not maintaining daily records of the liquids and solid food consumed each day by each infant/toddler. The center had forms for some days but the teacher said that they had run out of forms. During the inspection she found some blank forms and started a form for each child. The teacher was informed that this is required and she assured she will be sure to complete one for each child each day and communicate this to the other teachers. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received that alleged that the room (kitchen) on the left has the exit blocked by miscellaneous items including a stroller. It also alleged that in the infant room there is an electrical outlet that does not have a plate cover and the sockets are not capped. The room that the complainant is referring to with the blocked exit is not an approved space on the license. The center has 2 other exits that may be used, the front door and the back door. The back door was observed to have 2 vacuums and a basket weave bin that was in front of it , however, those items were moved during the inspection. The exterior wall to the infant room (D) is made out of concrete block, therefore, there is no drywall so the outlets are not encased within the wall. The wires are incased and the outlet is self enclosed in an electrical box. The one outlet on the right side of the wall was not capped, in addition, there was a power strip that had one outlet that was not capped. These were all capped during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-16 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not contain evidence of any immunizations and the others were missing several immunizations. Please immediately obtain the updated immunization record for each child and send copies to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04H | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not contain evidence of the Health Inventory I, please have the parent complete the form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has conducted monthly fire drills but only one emergency and disaster drill was conducted in 2024. The director was advised that the emergency and disaster drills are required two times per year. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: All of the children's files were reviewed. Two children's files had a written contract, however, they did not contain the cost of care and one file did not have evidence of a written contract. Please put in the cost of care in each contract where it is missing and complete a written contract with the parent of the child that it is missing for. See additional remarks sheet for details. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There was one child's file that did not have a Health Inventory II completed by the physician. Please obtain the Health Inventory II immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There were three children's files that did not contain evidence of the first lead blood test at 12 months of age. The parent/guardian will need to have the lead blood test completed on the child, if it hasn't already been done so, and provide documentation to the center that it has been completed. Please send a copy of the documentation to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: There was no evidence that two of the teachers completed the required number of continued training hours for their training cycle. See additional comments sheet for details. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received that alleged a child that is 2 years old is sometimes mixed with the Infant and Toddlers. The teacher was interviewed and she stated that the 2 year old has been over at this center to give the staff at Claire's II a break. According to the director the child has some challenging behaviors. This licensing specialist explained that this center is licensed only for Infants/toddlers and once a child turns 2 years old they must be moved over to the Claire's II and may not be permitted back in the infant/toddler center. This licensing specialist discussed the option of adding preschool and school age to Claire's III to assist with situations like this. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received alleging the emergency exits are obstructed. The licensing specialist observed a kitchen play set in front of one of the exit doors in classroom D. The fire marshal was contact by this licensing specialist so they could address the regulations regarding escape routes. This was corrected on site when the kitchen set was moved. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received alleging that 4 teenagers, specifically in their late teens ranging from the ages 17-20 years are hanging around the building. The complainant thought that at least one child was a staff person's child. There is one staff person that has her children enrolled in Claire's II, which is the preschool and School Age Center. That teacher said that her children have been over in the center (Claire's III) at times. This licensing specialist explained that because this center is only licensed for Infants and Toddlers any children 2 years and above may not be permitted in the center. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: There are 2 children that did not have an emergency form in their file. Please have the parent/guardian complete the form, put a copy in the child's file and send a copy to the licensing specialist. Please send a copy to the licensing specialist by November 24, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04K | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received that alleged that daily communication sheets are not being completed or kept up. The Director/owner, C.P., and teachers, L.C. and M.F., were interviewed. The teachers said that the daily sheets are being completed but they were not aware that the center needed to keep a copy on file. This specialist advised to either have a carbon form made for this purpose or the staff will need to make a copy each day prior to giving to the parent. The staff was observed to be completing the forms for the children during the inspection. They are reminded that the forms need to be kept on file for at last 4 weeks. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02C | Open |
| Findings: Currently there are 6 children enrolled and of these 6 children one activity plan was not dated, one needs updating, another one was not filled out and there were 3 children that did not have an activity plan at all. Please have the parents complete and date an activity plan for their child. Please complete and send a copy to the licensing specialist no later than November 24, 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There was no documentation in any of the files that the parent/guardian was given the consumer education pamphlet. Please provide the pamphlet to each parent/guardian and have them sign showing receipt. Send evidence of receipt to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There was no documentation in two of the files that a lead blood test was completed. Please obtain a copy of the lead blood test and send a copy to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no evidence that drills were conducted. Please begin to conduct emergency and disaster drills at least twice a year. Please send a plan of correction to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have a copy of the regulations out for staff and/or parents. Please print out a copy and put in an accessible area for staff and parents. Please send a plan of correction to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: One contract did not have the cost of care- please add this to the contract and send a copy to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All emergency forms were reviewed. One was missing the doctor information; please have the parent/guardian add the doctor information to the emergency form and send a copy to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.02.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has an outdated license in the office where the parents do not go. The center needs to post the most recent license in an area that can easily be seen and read whenever parents or others visit the center. The licensing specialist will mail another copy of the license for the center to post. Please send a copy of the license posted. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: The complaint is that the infant teacher, S.B., was left in the room (D) with 4 infants. The teacher said that the director, A.H., was in the room with her but the owner, C.P., requested she come in the office to assist her. Not only is this against the staff child ratio of 1 to 3, but that particular room is only approved for a total of 3 infants. The owner was interviewed and she did confirm that she requested that the director assist her in the office which is through the doorway. The owner said she understands the staff/child ratio but thought since it was just through the doorway there was no harm. The licensing specialist explained that once the staff steps outside the room they are considered out of the classroom so the ratio is compromised. The specialist will review the measurements of that room to see if the capacity can be increased. The other alternative is to use room C which is approved for up to 8 children (if this option is used the door between the room needs to remain closed or a gate put up so that the children can not go back on forth). The staff child ratio of 1-3 must still be maintained. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: The complaint alleges on Friday, February 11, 2022, a 20 month old child was in Claire's II, this center is only approved for 2 years and above. This licensing specialist interviewed the teacher, J.T., that was working that day in Claire's II. She explained on Friday she saw a parent go to the infant building to drop her child off. Because there was no staff in that center she allowed the child to come in the preschool classroom. This licensing specialist explained to J.T. that the center is not approved for children under 2 years old. If this were to happen again she would need to explain to the parent that she has the option to wait in her car with the child until the building is staffed but may not allow the child in the preschool classroom. This was also discussed with the owner, C. P., she said that she was present in the building when this happened and was in the office writing paychecks, she requested J.T. to give her a moment so she could finish up and then she went with the child to Claire's III. By this time the infant teacher had arrived and was in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received alleging that on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, teacher, S.B., was left alone in the classroom with 4 infants. The complaint alleged that the director, A.H., was in the classroom with S.B. but the owner requested that A.H. assist her in the office that is just through the doorway. The owner was interviewed and she confirmed that this is what happened. The owner stated she understands the child/staff ratio regulation but thought because it was just through the doorway there was no harm. The licensing specialist explained that once the staff steps outside the room they are considered out of the classroom so the ratio is compromised. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern was posted and reflected the staff person that was present in the classroom, however, the owner said she is not the daily person that is in the classroom. An updated staffing pattern needs to be completed showing the actual staff that is there on a daily basis and posted. Please send a copy of the updated staffing pattern to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Currently only room D is being used. There were two trash cans in the room, one had a liner and lid but the other trash can did not have a lid or liner. The teacher said she uses the one trash can with the lid for discarding diapers and other things. The one trash can with the lid needs to be used for diapers only while the other trash can needs to have a liner in it and used for other trash. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: For the training cycle of 12/20 to 11/21 the director only has 1.5 hours of continued training, she will need to complete 10.5 hours of approved continued training as soon as possible. Send training certificates to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: Teacher, M.D. has 1.5 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 11/20 - 10-/21, she will need to complete another 10.5 of approved training ASAP and be sure to complete 12 hours of approved continued training by 10/31/2022. Teacher, S. B. has completed 3.5 hours of continued training for her 4/20 - 3/21 training cycle, she will need to complete another 8.5 hours of approved training ASAP. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist within 30 days from the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(7) | Corrected |
| Findings: The teacher present the day of the inspection stated that if she is by herself, which she was at the time, she does not take the children outside. This does not follow the regulation, the children must go outside in the morning and afternoon weather permitting. It is important for all children to have fresh air and sunshine on a daily basis, it can be as simple as putting the children in the stroller and walking them around outside. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: One child did not have an individualized activity plan. A plan needs to be prepared in consultation with the parent. All activity plans need to be updated every 3 months. Please send a letter of corrections within the 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency escape plan that is posted does not reflect the wall down between Room C and Rooms A and B. The escape plan needs to be revised to reflect the correct layout of the building. Please complete within 30 days from the date of this inspection and provide the licensing specialist with a copy. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center was not aware that in addition to fire drills they are also supposed to conduct emergency disaster drills. Please begin to conduct the emergency and disaster drills at least twice a year and log. Send letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have the regulations displayed and freely available for reference for parents and center staff. Please print out the regulations (Licensing Specialist will send) and place somewhere where it would be freely available for parents and staff. Send a letter of corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have the consumer education pamphlet on display; please print out and place the pamphlet where it is freely available for reference to parents. Send a letter of corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: One emergency card (F.M.) was due to be updated in October 2020, however, it was not. Please have the parent/guardian update and send a letter of corrections to the Licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern for Room D was not posted. The center has a board that is shared with each classroom- the center may post all relevant items for each classroom on this board. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: A.J. was hired in July 2020 but this office has yet to receive the Maryland or FBI clearances. She did get fingerprinted and the center received the Maryland results but did not receive the FBI. This staff person will need to reprint ASAP and be sure to put in the OCC authorization number and the center authorization number. This person may not be left alone with children. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room C did not have a written schedule of daily activities posted- please post a written schedule and submit a letter of corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: None of the enrolled infants/ toddlers had a written individualized activity plan; please prepare a written plan along with the parent and post in the classroom. The center is also reminded that this plan shall be updated every 3 months (children 0-24 months). Send a Letter of Corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency and disaster drills have not been conducted, please begin to conduct these twice a year and continue to conduct fire drills monthly. Be sure to log each. Send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.12.01E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center does not have the weekly planned menu of foods posted. Please post in an area that parents can see and also be sure to note any menu items changes on the actual menu if applicable. Send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2020-06-09 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Center is also a Head Start program and the Head Start folders contain forms similar to the OCC emergency form but it is not sufficient for the OCC. Explained to Owner that all children must also have an emergency card as provided by the OCC. Three of the 8 children have the cards . Please notify the OCC when the other five children have cards completed and when the other three forms are updated. | |||
| 2020-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing pattern needed for Head Start room. Will need an updated staffing pattern for Infant room when changes are confirmed with enrollment. Submit copies of staffing patterns to the OCC when completed. | |||
| 2019-01-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child 2 and child 3 do not have proof that the consumer education information was provided to the parents. Please complete the children's file and add the consumer information to the file and/or include in the parent contract. | |||
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