Licensed Child Care Center
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Embark Education
Sparks, MD
· Baltimore County
120 Sparks Valley Rd,
Sparks, MD 21152
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (443) 338-3770
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257849
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
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About the Provider
Embark Education is currently enrolling children ages 12 months-5 years with plans to expand to infant care January 2022. At Embark Education, play is the work of a child. Here, children engage in hands-on, interactive, play-based learning to enhance their developing language, social-emotional, and critical thinking skills.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe lead testing for one enrolled child. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe lead testing for one enrolled child. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an emergency form for one enrolled child. The center has electronic emergency contact information for the child. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an emergency form for one enrolled child. The center has electronic emergency contact information for the child. LS observed one child's emergency for missing the annual parental update. LS observed two children's emergency forms missing the child's physician information. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one staff person missing the orientation of COMAR. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed chemicals in a cabinet under a sink in one classroom that was not secured with a safety device. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when the chemicals were moved out of reach of the children and later a safety lock was placed on the cabinet. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two children's infant/toddler activity plans not reevaluated every 3 months. This was corrected during the inspection. LS observed one child's infant/toddler activity plan not dated. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed chemicals in a cabinet under a sink in one classroom that was not secured with a safety device. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when the chemicals were moved out of reach of the children and later a safety lock was placed on the cabinet. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe parental permission for two children's medications. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe approval from a licensed health practitioner to administer medication for 2 children. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.12.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center confirms that parents provide all meals and snacks for children. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.12.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Center confirms that parents provide all meals and snacks for children and the center operates for 10 consecutive hours. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Full | 13A.16.12.01E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a posted weekly planned menu of foods and beverages furnished by the center. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director posted the weekly menu. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a current staffing pattern in Room P3. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director posted the current staffing pattern. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center confirmed that they did not report to OCC the fact that a child fell at the center in October 2023 and was treated by a medical professional. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: During today's inspection, LS observed two aide staff alone with children. During today's inspection, LS observed an aide staff member supervising 14 preschool children. There were also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. During today's inspection, LS observed one teacher supervising 14 preschool children. There was also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: During today's inspection, LS observed two aide staff alone with children. During today's inspection, LS observed an aide staff member supervising 14 preschool children. There were also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. During today's inspection, LS observed one teacher supervising 14 preschool children. There was also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two aide staff alone with children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: During today's inspection, LS observed an aide staff member supervising 14 preschool children. There were also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. During today's inspection, LS observed one teacher supervising 14 preschool children. There was also 2 other adult individuals present with the group providing services to children. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three children's emergency forms in need of an annual update. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed part 1 of one child's health inventory not completed, signed, or dated by the parent. LS observed one child missing part 1 of the health inventory. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two children missing part 2 of the health inventory. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed seven children missing lead screenings. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a record of criminal background check results for 5 staff. The 5 staff have been cleared by OCC but the center did not have documentation of the background check results. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 staff medical information not documented on the OCC approved form. LS did not observe medical reports for 2 staff. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one child's written activity plan not updated every 3 months. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the program using room P3 and room 2A which are not currently approved classrooms on the license. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director moved the children and staff from room P3 and room 2A to two other rooms that are currently listed on the license that were not being used. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two aide staff in Room 2B. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director sent a qualified teacher into the classroom. | |||
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