Registered Family Child Care Home
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Fikejs, Debra
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
Ryce Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20601
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
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 638-0869
Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
251503
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Fikejs, Debra is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Waldorf 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 also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Open |
| Findings: On 7/15/26, a complaint was received indicating that there is a male living on the provider's property in a camper. On 7/16/26, the Licensing Specialist interviewed the provider and the approved substitute who indicated that there is an adult male, EP, who moved to their property in his own camper either before or directly after Christmas 2025. Shortly thereafter, this male left the property for about a week in his camper & then he returned to the provider's property again in his camper. They indicated that a criminal background check was completed on this individual in January 2026. The provider failed to contact the Office of Child Care to notify the office of a change in residents as noted in this regulation. The provider is to immediately notify the office of any change that might affect the status of the registration, such as a change in residents. Today, a Release of Information and a medical evaluation was given to the provider so that that this resident can complete these documents and have them submitted to this office as soon as possible. This individual, EP, is not to have contact with the child care children at this time until all clearances have been completed. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 children need a blood lead test at 2 years of age and 1 child needs a blood lead test at 1 year of age. Please forward a photo of each blood lead test result to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has not been consistent with keeping a written record of the daily attendance for the children in care. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you understand and will comply with this regulation going forward. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 1 emergency form did not have an authorized pick up person and 1 emergency form did not have the doctor's contact information. Please forward a photo of each child's emergency form to the OCC once they have been completed in full. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 1 emergency form had been initialed by the child's parent. However, the emergency form was not dated. The parent dated the emergency form during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed that the play structure with the suspension bridge needs to be repaired as it appears that 1 of the wood planks has rotted over time. Additionally, the Licensing Specialist observed a hammer and container of nails laying on the ground. Also, the Licensing Specialist observed an empty trough as well as an empty 3 gallon bucket in an upright position. The hammer and container of nails were relocated and made inaccessible to the children during the inspection. The trough and 3 gallon bucket were turned upside down during the inspection to avoid the collection of rainwater. Please forward a photo to the OCC displaying that the wood plank on the suspension bridge has been replaced or repaired. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that a 13-month-old was asleep in a playpen with a blanket, stuffed animal, and several small toys. The provider took the 13-month-old out of the playpen upon receiving direction from the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not complete the 2023 update to the basic health and safety training. Please forward evidence to the OCC displaying that the training has been completed. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the main child care space the Licensing Specialist observed multiple diaper rash creams/ointments in the children's storage containers. All of the diaper rash creams/ointments were located and made inaccessible to the children during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Full | 13A.15.10.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed a tall, green slide that is part of the activity equipment with an attached swing set. The tall, green slide measured to be approximately 7.5 feet at its tallest point. Please forward a photo displaying that the tall, green slide is unable to be utilized by the child care children. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children (siblings) do not have a completed emergency form in their files. Please forward a photo of the completed emergency forms to the OCC once obtained. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist was not aware that the provider has had a tenant living in the upstairs apartment since the beginning of the school year and that her son has been living in a camping trailer on the property since March. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you will comply with this regulation going forward. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed 3 gallon buckets and a large dog bowl filled with water. The gallon buckets and dog bowl were emptied and turned upside down during the inspection. The Licensing Specialist also observed a variety of lawn care equipment and supplies in an unlocked shed. Please send a photo to the OCC displaying that the green shed on the right side of the property has been locked. Going forward please make sure that the outdoor activity area is free from conditions that may be dangerous to the health or safety of children in care. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed a bin containing makeup and various toiletries in the bathroom cabinet under the sink. The bin of potentially harmful items was relocated and made inaccessible to the child care children during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.12.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not serve milk with lunch. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you understand and will comply with this regulation. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LM is one year of age and did not have lead blood test results in her file. Please obtain LM's lead blood test results and forward a copy to the OCC. JG is 4 years of age and doesn't have evidence of having had his Hib immunization and 3rd Hep B immunization. Please obtain JG's current vaccination record including these immunizations and forward a copy to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.05.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: The hot water in the bathroom registered at 130 degrees Fahrenheit during the time of the inspection. Please adjust the hot water temperature so that it does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit and forward corrective action to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.09.03 | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed that no period of rest was provided during the entire length of the inspection. The Licensing Specialist noted that two children at two different times of the day were sleeping on the floor while the other children were playing around them. Please provide a written statement explaining that you will comply to this regulation so that each child will be provided with periods of rest appropriate to their age. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.12.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that the provider is serving the child care children 2% fat milk. The provider shall furnish 1% fat milk or nonfat milk to children 2 years old and older unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider or requested by the child's parent. Please forward corrective action to the OCC displaying that 1% or nonfat milk has been purchased. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child JA does not have any immunizations on file. Provider stated that the parent has a religious objection. Please have the parent of JA sign the religious exemption portion of the Health Inventory Part I for the correction. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence was found in the following children's files that a parent agreement exists: RR, OR or HR. Please provide the parent with a copy of their agreement and keep a signed copy of that agreement in their file. Please show proof to OCC of having these agreements for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of records, no evidence was found that the parents of RR or WS have been provided a Consumer Pamphlet or informed how to access a Consumer Pamphlet. Please provide these to each parent as their child enters care. Please show proof to OCC of having provided this to the parents for the correction of the non-compliance. In the future, the Provider may want to supply the link to the Consumer Pamphlet on the MSDE website in the parent handbook. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon a review of the children's records, there is no evidence that JG, KL or HP has had any lead testing. Please inform the respective parents of the need for blood lead testing so that they may arrange a blood lead test with their physician. Provide evidence of having notified the parents of JG, KL and HP by email of this need or provide the results of the blood lead testing for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed chalking and deteriorating paint and plaster from the wall in the main child care room which is falling to the floor and around children's toys. The home was built in 1932 and previously had a lead dust wipe analysis report, whereby the areas tested were within normal limits. The walls that are deteriorating must be repaired. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: In at least two rooms of the home, which are approved child care areas, have outlets that are not plugged or capped. Provider capped a few of them, but not all. Please plug or cap all of the outlets and send pictures of having done so for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: In the middle room of the home, a cabinet beside the bathroom was unlocked and contained various cleaning chemicals in liquid form and in aerosol form as well as a bottle of hot sauce. When the Licensing Specialist brought this to the attention of the Provider, she moved the chemicals to a location above the washer and dryer. The chemicals are now inaccessible to the children and the non-compliance is, therefore, corrected. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no evidence of the Provider having a written screen time policy. The Provider shall give the parent of each child a screen time policy addressing the use of passive and interactive technology during child care hours. Please do so and show proof of the written policy to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider reported that on the days she conducted an emergency disaster drill, she also conducted a fire drill. However, this was not noted on the log. These are separate and different types of drills and should be conducted as such. One does not count for the other. Fire drills must be conducted on a monthly basis and emergency disaster drills must be conducted, at least, twice per year. Please conduct each drill separately and make a separate log for emergency drills and fire drills or notate them separately in some manner. Show proof of doing so to OCC. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency card for HP is missing the parent's signature and the emergency card for JA is missing the physician's information. Please have each parent complete the missing information and show proof of having done so to OCC. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider could not produce her written emergency disaster plan and admitted that she has not been updating it annually. Please find your previously developed plan, develop a new one or consider taking the Emergency Preparedness class again. This plan should be easily accessible, reviewed and updated, as needed, but at least annually. If no update is needed, please date and initial the plan to indicate that you have, at least, reviewed it annually. Please write a letter of correction regarding how you will become compliant with this regulation. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During inspection, the First Aid kit was missing the following items: operable flashlight, tweezers and paper towels. Provider was able to add the paper towels during the inspection. Show proof to OCC when you have added the other required items to the First Aid kit. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, a bottle of Clorox, a bucket of Tide pods and a spray bottle of Shout were all sitting on the washer/dryer near the door where the children enter and exit. This is also in the kitchen where the children eat. These chemicals are accessible to the children. The provider should move all chemicals to a locked cabinet or to a location high enough that a child could not use a chair or other object to access the chemicals. Please show proof of properly securing all chemicals. | |||
| 2021-03-25 | Full | 13A.15.12.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Perishable food cannot be kept at 40 degrees F or below in a lunch box with an ice pack. Therefore, all perishable foods must be placed in the refrigerator which shall remain at 40 degrees F or below. Please write a letter/email stating how you will become compliant with this regulation and submit it to OCC. | |||
| 2020-06-19 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-18 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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