Embark Education - Sparks MD Licensed Child Care Center

120 Sparks Valley Rd , Sparks MD 21152
(443) 338-3770

About the Provider

Description:

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. 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 257849
  • Capacity: 125
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • District Office: Region 3 - Baltimore County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 583-6200 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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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