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Registered Family Child Care Home ✓ Licensed

Efford, Katherine

Columbia, MD · Howard County
Hesperus Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
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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
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 730-7029
Hesperus Drive
Columbia, MD 21044
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
55853
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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About the Provider

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Efford, Katherine is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Columbia 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 does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-02-22 Full 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a Health Inventory for one child that is enrolled in care. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a health assessment that includes a medical assessment from a physician or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider and a health assessment signed by a parent.
2024-02-22 Full 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the required lead testing for every child enrolled in care. Provider must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain lead testing from a health care provider.
2024-02-22 Full 13A.15.05.04B(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed an unplugged outlet in the bathroom. Provider corrected during the inspection.
2023-02-16 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe an Emergency form for each child in attendance. Provider must submit evidence to the office by close of business February 17, 2023
2022-02-16 Full 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a health assessment for each child admitted to care. Parent must submit evidence of a Health Inventory Part I and Part II by February 23, 2022 or an appointment to obtain a health assessment with a health care provider.
2022-02-16 Full 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must have parent provide evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one with a health care provider.
2022-02-16 Full 13A.15.05.01E Corrected
Findings: LS observed the use of a portable sink in the day car area, which did not have hot water.
2021-03-04 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-06-08 Other 13A.15.10.02 Corrected
Findings: LS observed hand sanitizer present in areas accessible to the children. Provider corrected during inspection.
2020-03-09 Full 13A.15.03.03E Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or advised how to obtain information concerning the consumer education and how to file a complaint against a provider.
2020-03-09 Full 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a Health Assessment for each child enrolled in care.
2020-03-09 Full 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead test for each child enrolled in care.
2019-03-05 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-03-26 Full 13A.15.03.04B Corrected
Findings: The child's Medical Report is missing in the Health Inventory.

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