Creative Garden LC Annapolis - Annapolis MD Licensed Child Care Center

479 Merryman Road , Annapolis MD 21401
(410) 268-0900

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 51023
  • Capacity: 109
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 514-7850 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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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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