Cynthia Dyson - Waldorf MD Registered Family Child Care Home

Recess Court , Waldorf MD 20603
(240) 300-2298

About the Provider

Description: Cynthia Dyson is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Waldorf MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 256267
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: William A. Diggs Elementary
  • District Office: Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 475-3770 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-12-20 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: All emergency cards have been completed and updated with the exception of KP. Please ensure her parents update the information if needed then initial and date the form.
2021-12-20 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.05D(2) Corrected
Findings: The provider's daughter has moved in to the home. This regulation was cited as a non-compliance at the time of her conversion inspection. The criminal background check has not been received yet and must be completed as soon as possible.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: LL needs part II of the health inventory completed. KP needs part I and II of the health inventory completed which will include the individual needs assessment. OM needs part II of the health inventory completed. JT also needs part I and II of the health inventory completed. Please have their parents complete part I of the health inventory if needed and have the physician complete part II of the health inventory. KW also needs documentation of immunizations. MQ needs documentation of his MMR and varicella immunizations.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: None of the children enrolled have evidence of the lead blood test. All children born after 1/1/2015 mush have lead blood tests completed at 12 and 24 months. At least one lead blood test must be completed. Please have the parents obtain the documentation of the lead blood testing from the physician and add to the children's files.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: The emergency cards for KP and KW need the annual update. Please have their parents update the information if needed, then initial and sign the bottom of the form. The emergency cards for MQ, LR and RR need the doctor information completed. Please have their parents complete the doctor information to their emergency cards.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.04B(3) Corrected
Findings: The provider needs to have permission to transport documented for all children in care even if she does not transport on a regular basis.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.05D(2) Corrected
Findings: The provider must submit a completed criminal background check for her daughter who is now a resident. She has done a criminal background check for her employer which was observed and completed in June 2021. The provider will have her do the fingerprinting again under OCC's authorization number as soon as possible.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.03.05E Corrected
Findings: The provider must also submit a completed medical report for her daughter who is now a resident of the family child care home.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.05.04B(1) Corrected
Findings: The provider had a few electrical outlets that were uncapped at the time of the inspection. All outlets were capped during the inspection.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.05.04B(2) Corrected
Findings: A gate was not in place at the bottom of the stairs to the upper level of the home. The provider placed a gate at the stairs during the inspection.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.09.01B(6) Corrected
Findings: The provider needs to have a written screen time policy. Screen time allowance was thoroughly reviewed with the provider. All children under the age of two are not to view any screen time and children over the age of two can only view 30 minutes per week of passive technology. We reviewed what shows would be considered interactive and education with the provider. Please submit a written screen time policy to the licensing specialist and share the policy with all parents.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.10.01A(3) Corrected
Findings: The provider has been conducting fire drills monthly but has not done any disaster drills. The provider must conduct at least 2 disaster drills per year.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: The provider's emergency plan is in need of the annual update. The provider reviewed her plan and initialed the update on the bottom of her written plan.
2021-12-09 Conversion 13A.15.10.02 Corrected
Findings: There was diaper creams and hair styling bottles accessible to children in care by the diapering area. The provider states she will install a shelf above the diapering area to store these items. Lighter fluid was accessible on a shelf on the outdoor deck leading to the play area.

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