Licensed Child Care Center
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Creative Children's Center and Pre-School
Jefferson, MD
· Frederick County
Jefferson Pike,
Jefferson, MD 21755
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
258040
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 12 - Frederick County Office
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About the Provider
Creative Children's Center and Pre-School is a Licensed Child Care Center in Jefferson MD, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls reviewed a sample of the children's files to include all infant and toddler files and 20% of the remaining enrolled children's files. LS observed that 2 of the files reviewed were missing all of the health documentation required, an at least 4 were missing up to date lead screening documentation. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Conversion | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is reminded to keep all emergency exits free and clear for quick access in case of emergency. At the time of inspection, LS observed items blocking the fire escape route from the KR classroom. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Conversion | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 7 mini refrigerators in the classrooms. Of the 7, 3 of them were registering over 40 degrees and storing children's food. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The office received information that confirmed the center has current employees that have not been reported to, and approved by, the LS. At the time of inspection, there were 2 new employees that had not yet been reported to LS and no documentation has been received from the facility for either employee. One staff was assigned to a group of children and working in the classroom ratio. LS was able to verify that the office has received the MD and Federal CBC for both individuals. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS confirmed Associated Parties list with the facility. At the time of inspection 5 of the AP were no longer employed with the facility. Last day of employment ranged from May 1, 2023 through August 4, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: The office received information that confirmed the center has current employees that have not been reported to, and approved by, the LS. At the time of inspection, there were 2 new employees that had not yet been reported to LS and no documentation has been received from the facility for either employee. One staff was assigned to a group of children and working in the classroom ratio. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The office received information that confirmed the center has current employees that have not been reported to, and approved by, the LS. The facility stated the 2 new employees are never left alone with the children. LS discussed requirement to have Release of Information, CBC and CPS checks completed and staff to be approved before new employees are assigned to or have access to groups of children. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The office received information that confirmed the center has current employees that have not been reported to, and approved by, the LS. The facility stated the 2 new employees are never left alone with the children. LS discussed requirement to have Release of Information, CBC and CPS checks completed and staff to be approved before new employees are assigned to or have access to groups of children. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-07-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility confirmed they remember receiving a report about some of the incidents in August and September 2022 with clips of the incidents but by the time of the investigation they had not made a report to the office about the incidents. | |||
| 2023-07-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility confirmed they remember receiving a report about some of the incidents in August and September 2022 with clips of the incidents but by the time of the investigation they had not made a report to the local department about the incidents. | |||
| 2023-07-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, LS interviewed several staff members individually to discuss the complaint. During the discussions, staff stated that they did not feel they had observed teachers being aggressive toward the children. Staff did state that they had repositioned children during naptime or positioned the table/chairs at lunchtime, and gotten frustrated at different times during the day but that they did not feel they had been aggressive toward the children. | |||
| 2023-07-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection several staff stated that if the child indicated they did not want the center food then the staff would put the food on their finger or on the spoon and put it in the child's mouth to make them taste it. | |||
| 2023-07-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection several staff stated that if the child had not finished eating and kept getting up they would sit with their chair or foot holding the child's chair so they could not move out of the spot they were in. | |||
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