Discovery Child Development Center - Baltimore MD Licensed Child Care Center

8035 Fort Smallwood Road , Baltimore MD 21226
(443) 889-0931
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description:

Discovery Child Development Center offers the following:

*Approved EPCC Site for Essential Workers*

Affordable Child Care

Curriculum via Funshine Express

Independently Owned MSDE License #251218

Maryland Excels Participant

CPR & First Aid Certified Staff

Indoor & Outdoor Play

Nurturing and safe 

 environment 

Breakfast & Afternoon Snack Provided

Open Monday - Friday from 6:30AM - 6:00PM

Discovery Child Development Center Photos: (Click to enlarge)

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 251218
  • Capacity: 46
  • 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
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations MD Excels Participant
  • Rate Range $120-350
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • District Office: Region 2 - Baltimore City
  • District Office Phone: 410-554-8300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.03.03B(4) Corrected
Findings: Specialist was not able to view disaster drills and 1 year of fire drills.
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: Specialist was not able to view any of the written parental agreements for any of the children file that were observed.
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist discussed with facility that they have to repair paint chipping in room 1 and room 2
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.05.01A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed several flies over two days.
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.08.03D(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed staff left alone with 13 with children. Group was a mix of preschool and school age.
2022-08-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed grass needing to be cut and overgrown weeds.
2022-08-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.12F Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a wadding pool.
2021-09-27 Full 13A.16.09.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed Facility's daily Schedule exceed more that 3 hours between meal time facility will update and send specialist a copy.
2021-09-27 Full 13A.16.09.02B(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a vauge individual activity plan for infants. Facility will obtain a written activity plan as outline in COMMAR and have parent signed and date. Facility will then send a copy to specialist
2020-08-12 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-06-04 Full 13A.16.09.02B(4) Corrected
Findings: Please ensure to pans are reviewed and implemented.
2019-06-04 Full 13A.16.12.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed several open items in the kitchen on the shelf. Please correct immediately and submit a letter of correction.
2019-06-04 Full 13A.16.05.12E Corrected
Findings: Swing set is unsafe. The center has put all the swings up so children can not swing however the structure is brittle and splintering. Please correct within 3 days and submit a letter of correction to include photo.
2019-06-04 Full 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of continued training for 2018 or 2019 as required. Please correct within 20 working days. Submit professional development plan and copies of certificates.
2019-06-04 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of continued training for 2018 or 2019 as required. Please correct within 20 working days. Submit professional development plan and copies of certificates.

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Reviews

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T. Jacobs 2020-01-13 17:01:26
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter started here last year and it was a difficult transition for her. She now loves going to school with all her friends and seeing the teachers who have become a second family. The staff are incredibly kind, patient and communicative with us throughout.

Each day they give us a run down of her day, send pics occasionally, and have even started to potty train her.

They are amazing and I am so glad we found them.

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SLOR 2016-08-05 01:59:32
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have a school age child and an infant at Discovery. My favorite part of this daycare is the staff. My experience has been that they will truly go out of their way to help their daycare families and make themselves available to address/discuss concerns as needed to alleviate the anxiety of worry wart parents like me!

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Dirk mason 2016-07-15 11:48:45
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Chase has been thru 4 daycares...and we are very comfortable with this one...he has been there 1 + years..he has learned to speak very well...he is almost potty trained...he can count to twenty...he knows his colors..he is very intelligent for his age of 3...i would recommend this daycare to anyone who wants great care for your child..i think Mrs. Chastity is a great owner...and I think all the teachers are great....it is more like a family setting...it is an outstanding place to go.....cudos to all the employees there...thank you and much love from Dirk and Tina and chase...

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Dawn lynch 2016-07-15 09:49:18
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I love discovery and everyone there. I couldn't ask for better child care for my 3 year old son. They are wonderful!!!

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