Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Desiree Gibson
Laurel, MD
· Prince George's County
Whiskey Run,
Laurel, MD 20723
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
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
255224
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
Desiree Gibson 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. It is open Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two children who need an authorized pick up person identified on the emergency card. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are three children who do not have lead testing in their file, and one child who needs the second lead test completed. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit is missing liquid fragrance free soap and adhesive tape. | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, one child's records did not include part 2 of the MSDE Health Form. The Provider will ask the parent to have the form completed by the child's physician. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS noticed one health form for AR did not contain evidence of lead testing. The provider will contact the parent to see if records are available or if the child can be tested. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.06C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS saw two pack-n-plays, one set up in the napping room and one in the play room. Neither were equipped with sheets nor being used by the children under age 1. The children are all currently sleeping on mats. The provider will equip each pack-n-play with a sheet for each of the infants and find a way to have all children in one room for sleeping. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.06H | Corrected |
| Findings: Infants who fall asleep on the floor or mat will be transferred to the pack-n-play for napping. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Complaint | 13A.15.07.07C(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not accompany the children in care while in the presence of child 1, child 2. and child 3who are not approved to supervise children when she left them with the children to answer the door. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Complaint | 13A.15.08.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two times when a parent arrived late to drop of their child and the provider left either child 1., child 2 or child 3 alone with the children in the playroom to answer the door which is located in the kitchen. O.T. and Q.T. are not approved to supervise the children in care. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Complaint | 13A.15.08.01B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The two times that the provider left the children in the playroom with child 1., child 2 or child 3 to answer the door , she was not able to see the children in care. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Complaint | 13A.15.08.01B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not ensure appropriate supervision at all times to the individual age, needs or capabilities of the children when she left child 1, child 2 or child 3. with the children to answer the door. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The diaper changing pad had several rips in it. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that contained the health inventory. Part I of the health inventory was blank. There was a file that did not contain updated immunizations. | |||
| 2021-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed soft bedding in a crib used for an infant. Provider is requesting documentation from child's provider granting approval to use soft bedding in crib. Provider is asked to submit documentation to the office of child care and/or discontinue use of soft bedding in crib. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed propane tanks within reach of children outside under the deck. Provider shall make inaccessible and send a picture. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.07.07C(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an unapproved adult alone with children. Provider is reminded an individual may not be left alone with children until they have been fully cleared and approved by the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.08.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an unapproved adult in the child care room with children, not being supervised by the Provider. Provider indicated she has been fingerprinted. Provider shall submit all required paperwork to have her approved. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.08.01D(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an infant napping in one room, while the Provider and unapproved adult were in another room. Provider has a sound monitor only. Provider is reminded an approved adult must be within sight and sound of napping children under the age of 2. Provider may use a monitor that has both video and sound. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.08.01D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a napping infant in one room, the provider in another room and both doors to the room closed. The provider opened the door at time of inspection. Provider is reminded the door must remain open when children are napping. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of fire and disaster drills for 2019. Provider has conducted at least one of each both months in 2020. Provider is reminded to maintain records for 2 years. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence the emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually as required. Provider updated, initialed and dated at time of inspection. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the following items in the first aid kit: 1 gauze roll, paper towels, safety pins, liquid fragrance soap, and triangular bandage. Provider shall obtain missing items and send a picture. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed balloons within reach of children. Specialist also observed an infant laying in a pack and play with a bottle being propped up. Provider made items inaccessible at time of inspection and removed the bottle and sheet from pack and play. Provider is reminded a baby should not be fed laying flat and bottles should not be propped. | |||
| 2020-02-21 | Full | 13A.15.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a medication authorization form for a child that was completed by the doctor, but not signed by the parent. Provider shall have parent sign and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-03-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of doctor's information, parent signature and date, Date of Birth, and/or Emergency contact last name on the emergency card for children enrolled. Provider shall have parent's complete missing information and send a letter of correction. | |||
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