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Claires Day Care II
Indian Head, MD
· Charles County
4 North Prospect Avenue,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
132763
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Claires Day Care II is a Licensed Child Care Center in Indian Head MD, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-16 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: All the children's files were reviewed. There are 2 children's' files that did not contain evidence that the parent/guardians was given the consumer pamphlet. Please immediately provide a pamphlet to each parent/guardian and place evidence of this in the child's file. Please 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 children's' files were reviewed. There were several files that either did not have a written contract or it did not contain the fees and/or days of attendance. Please immediately complete a written agreement with the families that don't have one and fill in the fees/days for those that are missing this and have the parent/guardian initial. Send copies to the Licensing Specialist once completed. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All emergency forms were reviewed. There were 4 emergency forms that were missing the doctor information; please have the parent/guardian fill in the appropriate information immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There was one child's file that did not contain the Health Inventory I. Please have the parent complete this form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There was one that was missing the Health Inventory II. Please have the parent/guardian have the form completed by the child's physician immediately and place in the child's file. 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 several files that were missing evidence that a lead blood test had been conducted. Please have the parent/guardian provide evidence that the test has been completed and place in the child's file. Please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did have a staffing pattern posted, however, it was not a current pattern. Please update the staffing pattern, post and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist ASAP. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection there was a large branch that is hanging in the tree just over the playground area and there was one board on the fence that was coming loose. The large branch needs to be pulled down and the board will need to be nailed so it is secure. The fence should be examined for any other loose boards and repaired as appropriate. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was not present for the inspection so could not pull training records for herself. The Licensing Specialist needs 7 hours of approved continued training for the director's training cycle of 3/22-2/23. She will need another 12 hours of approved continued training by 2/24. Please send copies of training certificates ASAP. | |||
| 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 and there were several that did not have evidence that the parent/guardian was supplied the consumer education pamphlet. Please have each parent/guardian sign the pamphlet and send copies to the licensing specialist no later than 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that did not have evidence of a lead blood test. Please obtain a copy of the test and send a copy to the licensing specialist no later than 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no menu posted. Please post the current menu and be sure to keep for at least 4 weeks. Send a copy of the menu posted to the licensing specialist by February 11, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no emergency and disaster drills listed on the log for 2022. Please be sure to do an emergency and disaster plan at least 2 times a year and log each. 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: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing a written contract. Please complete a contract with each parent/guardian and send a copy of it to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There were two children that did not have an emergency from and 2 that need the doctor information and the parent signature. Please correct these items and send a copy of the emergency form to the licensing specialist no later than 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing either Part I or Part II of the Health Inventory. Please obtain copies of each and send to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing evidence of a lead test, please obtain a copy of the lead test and send copies to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing updated immunizations and one that did not have a record of immunizations. Please obtain a copy of the updated immunization records and send a copy to the licensing specialist by 2/11/2023. Be sure to keep a copy in the child's file. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.01A(7) | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint came in alleging that the class does not follow a schedule, they watch cartoons all day and they don't go outside. At this inspection a schedule of activities was posted and this licensing specialist explained to the owner/director it is important for the schedule to be followed. The classroom had a substitute in for the day. The substitute stated that the daily teacher takes the children outside every once in a while. During the inspection the teacher did take the children outside. The substitute is a teacher at Claire's III. Follow up will be made with the regular teacher via telephone. The center is expected to follow the daily schedule as closely as possible, limit passive technology to no more than 30 min per week and take the children outside in the morning and again in the afternoon weather permitting. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Updated staffing patterns were not posted, please complete accurate staffing patterns and post in each classroom. Send a copy of the staffing pattern and letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The bathroom had visible grime on the walls and needs to be cleaned. Areas of the center were cluttered which make it hard to deep clean. Because of COVID it is important to have access to all areas to clean and disinfect. The center needs an overall cleaning with special attention to the bathrooms. The sink in the bathroom was also coming loose from the wall so needs to be repaired. It is also advised to empty the fish tank in the school age room and clean or discard it. 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.16.05.11D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There wasn't a separate trash container reserved for discarding diapers; there needs to a separate trash container with a disposable liner and tightly fitted lid. Please obtain a container and send a picture of the container to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Open |
| Findings: The center is located close to a major highway and the gate to enter and exit the playground is not self closing and self latching. Please install a self closing self latching mechanism on the gate as well as a lock. Please send a picture once completed. | |||
| 2021-12-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: E. B. needs 7.5 hours of approved continued training ASAP and another 12 hours of approved continued training by March 2022. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. J.T. will need 12 hours of approved continued training by January 31, 2022. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center does not have the regulations displayed and freely available for reference by parents and staff; the center is advised to print the regulations and have them post or place them in a location that parents and staff have access to. 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 does not have the consumer pamphlet posted for parents reference, please post the pamphlet in an area that the parents can reference. Send a letter of corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 2 emergency forms (O.G & D.M) that did not have the doctor information; please have the parent/guardian complete this information on the form and send a letter of corrections to the specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Teacher, M. D., has not completed any training hours for the training cycle of 11/19 -10/20- she will need to complete 12 hours of approved continued training ASAP and will need to complete another 12 hours of approved continued training by 10/21. She will also need to complete the COVID training that is 1.5 hours and this will count toward her continued training. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has been conducting fire drills monthly but have not been conducting the emergency and disaster drills twice a year. The center will need to begin conducting the emergency and disaster drills at least twice a year, continue to conduct the fire drills monthly and be sure to log each drill. Send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit was missing the triangular bandage. Once obtained send a letter of corrections within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2020-09-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has two, Claire's III, approved for Infants/Toddlers, Claire's II, approved for preschool and School age. Claire's II accepted a toddler despite not being approved for this age group it also appears that this is a reoccurring situation. This licensing specialist advised the teacher and the owner that this can not continue to happen, the owner said she would come in earlier or text with the parent each morning. This licensing specialist advised that if there is not a qualified teacher in Claire's III that the parent should be advised that she will need to wait until an approved teacher arrives to Claire's III or come back once the teacher arrives. | |||
| 2020-09-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has two buildings, Claire's III, approved for Infants/Toddlers, Claire's II, approved for preschool and School age. The complaint is that a toddler was dropped off at Claire's II because there was no one at Claire's III. The owner, Claire Parker, director of Claire's III, Stephanie Evans and the teacher for Claire's II were interviewed. All said that the parent of the toddler is not consistent with the times she brings the child so there is not always a teacher that is present in Claire's III. Ms. Parker said she understood that this can not happen and that she will either text with the mother each morning or she will come in earlier. This Licensing Specialist advised that if a qualified teacher is not present in Claire's III that they staff should not accept the child in Claire's II. | |||
| 2020-06-09 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency cards have not been updated since the end of 2018. The only current cards are those who have recently enrolled their children. Licensing Specialist gave the Director a copy of the list of children enrolled and those who needed their emergency cards updated. | |||
| 2020-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Center does not have a staffing pattern posted. Please post a current staffing pattern and submit a copy to the OCC when completed. | |||
| 2019-01-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are five children who do not have completed health inventories. The center needs to have the parents get these completed and return to the center as soon as possible and then forward a copy of the form to the Office of Child Care. One of the five children also needs to have the shot record updated. See remarks for the initials of the children involved. | |||
| 2019-01-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director needs to complete training for the previous year and the current year. For the year 2/2017 to 2/2018 the director only had 9 hours, she needs 3 more. The current year runs from 2/2018 to 2/2019 and director currently has 4 hours for the current year. She will need to complete 8 hours by the end of February 2019. Director stated she has ordered 9 hours from Care Courses and will be attending a Round Table on 1/10/2019. These will complete her hours needed and she will send in certificates when completed. Total hours needed are 11 as she has 13 of the 24. | |||
| 2019-01-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center has two preschool teachers who have not completed the required training. One teacher's year runs from 1/2017 to 1/2018 and she only has 6 of the 12 hours she needs. This teacher's second year runs from 1/2018 to 1/2019 and she has 3 hours for this year. This teacher has been advised by the director that she needs 15 hours before the end of January 2019. The other preschool teacher is on a variance to be an infant teacher and has not taken any trainings since her employment begin date on October 2017. This preschool teacher needs 12 hours now and will need to complete 12 more hours by October 2019. If this employee signs up and completes the infant toddler 45 hour course that course can count towards both years. This employee also needs to complete the ADA course as soon as possible. | |||
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