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Registered Family Child Care Home ✓ Licensed

Denise Shelton

Laurel, MD · Prince George's County
Erica Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (240) 350-9582
Erica Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
159445
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County

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About the Provider

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Denise Shelton is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Laurel 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 also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-02-12 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-03-04 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-02-06 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-02-17 Full 13A.15.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed four files of children born after January 1, 2015 that did not include lead tests for the children.
2022-02-17 Full 13A.15.05.06F Corrected
Findings: LS observed two children resting in playpens with soft bedding (blankets).
2022-02-17 Full 13A.15.10.02 Corrected
Findings: LS observed Lysol spray, cleaning spray, and disinfectant wipes in the bathroom and child care area that were accessible to the children in care. The hazardous materials in the bathroom were above the toilet. The materials in the child care area were on a portable drawer between the playpens.
2021-03-18 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-05-14 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-26 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-26 Full 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one file (A.G) that did not contain a health assessment and evidence of required immunizations.
2019-01-03 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-04-05 Complaint 13A.15.03.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Observed 1 child's file missing the emergency form.
2018-04-05 Complaint 13A.15.05.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Complaint conducted on today's date. Complaint alleges that the day care provider hit her son with a paddle. Parent also reports that the provider leaves the children downstairs unsupervised while she goes upstairs to talk on the phone. LS Observed the Additional adult and 3 day care children coming upstairs from the basement which is an unapproved day care area.
2018-04-05 Complaint 13A.15.07.01 Corrected
Findings: Complaint conducted on today's date. Complaint alleges that the day care provider hit her son with a paddle. Parent also reports that the provider leaves the children downstairs unsupervised while she goes upstairs to talk on the phone. LS conducted the complaint investigation with CPS, Ms. Clark. LS inquired about the nature of the complaint and asked the provider has she ever hit the child or any children with a paddle. Ms. Shelton stated at the last minute that she doesn't want to lie. She informed LS that told a child, don't let me get my paddle. She states she doesn't hit the children. During complaint investigation, Ms. Clark informed LS that two of the children she interviewed admitted that Ms. Shelton taps them.

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