Dicko, Lalla - Potomac MD Registered Family Child Care Home

South Fallsmead Way , Potomac MD 20854
(301) 983-4372
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Dicko, Lalla is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Potomac MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 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: 161803
  • Capacity: 7
  • 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
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2020-12-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.02.01D Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the certificate of registration being displayed. Provider states that she removed all documents and children's materials and equipment from the child care area and has not had any children in care since November 9, 2020 due to her additional adult testing positive for COVID-19.
2020-12-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(1) Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe some emergency information being maintained . Specifically, 2 children were missing information on page 2 of the emergency form, and one child was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider.
2020-12-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider maintaining a professional development plan form as required by licensing agency. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.12.01F Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the provider serving meals or snacks at least every 3 hours.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the home's written emergency and disaster plan being updated at least annually. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.08.01D(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider ensuring that the door screen or similar furnishings remain open while a resting or napping child is in a different room from the provider. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.08.01D(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as being within sight and sound of a child younger than 2 years old. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.06.02E(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as maintaining a current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR at all times. The providers certifications expired in April 2019.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.06.02D(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as documenting continued training on the professional development plan form.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as maintaining a professional development plan form as required by the office.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.05.06D Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of a request by a parent for a child that was 17 months old to rest in a crib, portable crib or playpen.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.05.06C(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as furnishing a crib, portable crib or playpen for a child younger than 12 months old. Child was asleep in a bouncer chair. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.03.03F Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider as recording the date and time of each required emergency drill.
2019-11-26 Full 13A.15.05.04B(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe an electrical outlet as being plugged or capped. Corrected at time of inspection.

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Reviews

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Hafsa Nov 11, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Awesome care for our kids...Lalla is not only proffessional but also very experienced and diverse.

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