First Lutheran Preschool - Ellicott City MD Letter of Compliance Facility

3604 Chatham Road , Ellicott City MD 21042
(410) 465-5977

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to serve God by serving God's children in a Christian environment that is safe, welcoming, and rich with opportunities to develop the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual gifts of every child placed in our care.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 153370
  • Capacity: 66
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-05-09 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed 3 children in need of doctor's address and contact information on emergency form. Submit 3 corrections by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of Part II of health assessment for 1 child. Submit 1 correction by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04E Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 children without lead test documentation. Submit 2 corrections by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS observed that the closure for the gate that leads directly to the parking lot does not fully secure and can be easily loosened. LS observed that resilient surfacing needs replenishing on side of play structure. Submit gate closure correction no later than 5/20/22. Submit resilient surfacing correction by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: In the lunch room, LS observed a container of Clorox wipes in an open cabinet at a level accessible to children. Facility corrected during inspection by placing items at a level inaccessible to children. In Room 1, LS observed 1 hand sanitizer within reach of children near the desk doorway and 1 hand sanitizer within reach of children behind the sensory table. Facility corrected both during inspection by placing them in areas inaccessible to children. In Room 3, LS observed 1 package of baby wipes near the windows with a label to keep out of children's reach. Facility corrected by placing the item in an area inaccessible to children.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.10.04F Corrected
Findings: LS observed 1 unplugged socket near window in Room 1. Facility corrected during inspection by placing a socket cover. In Room 3, LS observed 1 uncovered socket under bulletin board. Facility corrected during inspection by placing a socket cover in the outlet. In the lunch room, LS observed 5 uncovered sockets. Submit correction for lunch room by 5/18/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of OCC medication authorization for 1 child. Submit correction by 5/23/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.11.04E(1)(c) Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 children with expired epi-pens. Facility immediately notified parents during inspection. Submit evidence of updated medications to OCC by 05/30/22.
2021-08-26 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: LS observed hazardous items in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children in room 2, 3, and the nursery room. Center is required to submit evidence that items are moved out of reach of children and/or stored in a locked cabinet prior to the start of the school year.
2021-03-05 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-06-26 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-05-03 Full 13A.17.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Some of the emergency cards were not signed, dated or updated. Review all emergency cards and correct by 5/10/18.
2018-05-03 Full 13A.17.03.04D(1) Corrected
Findings: Not all health assessments were filled out completely. Review all children's files and correct by 5/10/18.
2018-05-03 Full 13A.17.03.06F(2) Corrected
Findings: Facility did not have fingerprint records for all of their staff. Correct by 5/10/18.

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