Licensed Child Care Center
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Creative Garden LC Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
· Anne Arundel County
479 Merryman Road,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Quick Facts
Capacity
109 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
51023
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
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About the Provider
Creative Garden opened its doors in September, 1968 with thirty children. Today, with its enrollment of over 500 children in three centers, Creative Garden enjoys the reputation of being one of the most highly qualified learning centers in the area. Accredited by the Maryland State Board of Education, Creative Garden boasts a staff of educators with college degrees who are chosen for their unique qualities and for their specialties in early childhood education. Our children are provided with a learning environment and a social climate which helps them grow intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing an atmosphere which considers the individual differences and needs of the children. Our approach is one of acceptance, so that each child will build a positive self-concept, enhance his individuality and experience many opportunities for success. Creative Garden provides a strong beginning that will last your child a lifetime!
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
- Wednesday 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
- Thursday 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
- Friday 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed facility's outdoor play area with a hole in the gate, a plank missing from the gate, an unwrapped water hose, and a gap in the bottom of the fencing. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed four teachers missing continued training. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility was missing medical evaluation forms and basic health and safety training for several staff members. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed wooden planks sticking out of the ground in the upper play ground area. Specialist observed gapping in the upper play ground fencing where a could possible fall into. Specialist observed a lawn mower and ladder on the right side of the outdoor area near the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Full | 13A.16.11.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several infants medication open and ask staff did they administer any medication. They admitted they did administer the medicine and did not record when and how much medicine was administered. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a aide who is not qualified as an infant and toddler teacher left alone with 3 infants. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Director admitted that a teacher placed an infant in another infant classroom, making that class over ratio 2:7 infants. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed the facility during nap time. All of the cots was not spaced the correct amount of space apart. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an infant being rocked in a rock n sleep rocker that is prohibited. Facility was previously that they could not use the rocker. Facility will remove rocker and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.11.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist watched two staff members change multiple children without wash the children hands, their hands, or wiping down the diapering surface. | |||
| 2022-01-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a large puddle of pooling water on the lower part of the back outdoor area. Facility will apply a draining solution. | |||
| 2022-01-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a broken chain link fence, holes in white vinyl fencing, dusty windows, and multiple spider webs in each window. Facility will make repairs or replace fencing and cleaning windows. | |||
| 2021-07-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-03-16 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cleaning supplies under an unlocked cabinet in on classroom and bleach under an unlocked cabinet in another room. Corrected during inspection, items moved out of the reach of children. | |||
| 2019-06-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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