Licensed Child Care Center
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Easterseals Head Start
District Heights, MD
· Prince George's County
Marlboro Pike,
District Heights, MD 20747
Quick Facts
Capacity
118 children
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
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
258354
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
Easterseals Head Start is a Licensed Child Care Center in District Heights MD, with a maximum capacity of 118 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two staff members who were not on the associated parties list and were unknown to the OCC. LS advised staff to send all required documents to be approved by the OCC. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The Center stated ton 10-21-2024 they saw a Teacher pop a 3-year-old child on the hand after saying, quote, you hit me so I'll hit you. Teacher stated that she was trying to get the child to get rid of the child's gum. The child was immediately removed from the room, Teacher was removed and replaced. The child was visibly angry, and kicking the Director. The Director and Center's Family Advocate Supervisor spoke to the child until the child was calm. The child is still enrolled, and has no observable injuries. The child's parents were called and the Teacher was immediately terminated. During the investigation, LS interviewed the Program Director, the Teacher who witnessed the incident, the Center's administrator, and the Center's Coach. All parties stated that the teacher scooped gum from the child's mouth after the child refused to spit it out, and when the child kicked her as a result, she tapped him on the hand and said don't hit. All parties described the child calming himself down in another area. to the class, and returning to circle time on his own. LS discussed that no child should be subjected to abuse or injury. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-06-17 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation today. Specialist was informed by Director that on April 30, 2024 that a 3 year old child was left in the restroom alone for approximately 20 minutes, 9:45am - 10:05am. All centers shall maintain procedures to ensure the whereabouts of all children in known at all times. Corrected onsite. | |||
| 2024-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation today. Director informed Specialist that on April 30, 2024 a three year old child was missing and left alone in the restroom for approximately 20 minutes by herself. No individual connected with the center on facilities premises shall not be subjected to abuse, neglect, mental injury or injurious treatment of any kind at any time. | |||
| 2024-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation today. On Tuesday April 30, 2024 a child was left alone in the restroom for approximately 20 minutes for the Family Advocate located the child. Facilities shall ensure safety and security to all children enrolled during operation hours. Corrected onsite. | |||
| 2024-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation. On April 30th, 2024 Director notified Specialist that a 3 year old child was left unattended in restroom for approximately 20 minutes alone before the Family Advocate located the child. Centers shall provide adequate supervision and care to all children at all times during operation hours. Corrected onsite. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: While conducting a Conversion Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without the Emergency Form completed entirely. Centers are to maintain Emergency Forms and information at all times. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing children files during inspection Licensing Specialist observed 6 children with the part 1 of the Health Assessment incomplete and 2 children without part 2 of the Health Assessment incomplete. Centers are to maintain Health Assessments for all children enrolled at facility. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS received a written statement and the teacher admittedly subjected a child to injurious treatment by tapping the child twice on the diaper. Staff may not submit children to injurious treatment such as spanking. | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS received a written statement and the teacher admittedly used means of physical discipline after telling a child not to throw toys outside of the classroom gate. | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on this date. Complaint reported that a Lead Teacher observed another teacher tap a child on the bottom two times. According to the written statement received from the teacher that was observed admitted to tapping the child on the diaper twice. | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS received a written statement from the teacher who was designated by the operator however admittedly did not ensure adequate supervision and care. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed 2 ceiling tiles with brown water stains on them in Room 130. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Other | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed no evidence adequate cool air circulation in Rooms 133 and 139. These rooms will be temporarily closed until the air quality has improved. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The Center currently does not have qualified staff for the 2 of the 3 rooms being requested to open. Complete and adequate documents must be submitted to evaluate and assess the proposed staff credentials. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Other | 13A.16.09.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed no evidence of age appropriate seating for Room 106 to service Infants in this proposed room. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed various room temperatures on each side of the building including the Infant classroom having higher temperatures than normal. Provider stated that maintenance has been contacted and service plan is in effect to regulate the hot and cold temperatures. LS observed the HVAC system has not been well maintained. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed inadequate exchange of air flow throughout each classroom from the back of the facility to the front of the facility. The Infant classroom has the highest temperature of 78 degrees with humidity reading over 55 . Director stated that maintenance has been contacted and service plan is in effect to repair the HVAC system to regulate the hot and cold temperatures. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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