Description: First Start Learning Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Elkridge MD, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 6 children are in need of immunization records. Two children are also need evidence of lead test. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 staff members have not completed Basic Health and Safety and/or COVID-19 training, as required. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 children under the age of 2 in Room 3, which is licensed for preschool and school age children. The director was unable to verify submission of a change request for the room and has not received written approval for the change. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the ramp wall in Room 7 has exposed screws and worn paint/plaster from where the rail was previously installed. LS observed that the half door between Room 7 & 8 is missing a doorknob and that sharp edges remain in the socket where the doorknob was previously installed. LS observed the walls in Room 4 have areas of worn paint. Correct by 2/28/22. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the dirt and dust adhered to the baseboards in Room 5 near the half-door entryway. LS observed dried milk residue on the floor near the refrigerator in Room 5. LS observed debris under the diaper mat in Room 5. Correct by 2/21/22. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 aides need an aide orientation. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide alone with an infant in Room 2. Center corrected by combining the children and staff from Room 1 with Room 2. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide alone with an infant in Room 2. Center corrected by combining the children and staff from Room 1 with Room 2. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a thick gold-colored blanket in a crib in the nap room. Center corrected during inspection by removing blanket from crib and informing teacher to follow up with parent. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the first aid kit is missing: 1) large, thick gauze/sanitary napkin, 2) fragrance-free soap, and 3) safety pins. Correct by 2/21/22. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a bib on the neck of a sleeping infant in the nap room. Center corrected during inspection by immediately removing the bib from the child's neck. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 cleaning/disinfectant sprays on a level accessible to children in Room 3. Center corrected by removing items and placing the in an inaccessible area. LS observed a pair of adult scissors under a diapering mat that was accessible to children in the Infant Rooms 1 & 2. Center corrected by removing the scissors from the diapering table. LS observed a bottle of Skin So Soft lotion in an open cabinet on a level accessible to children in Room 5. Center corrected by placing the lotion on a level inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an uncapped electrical socket near the entryway to Room 6 at a level that is accessible to children. Center corrected during inspection by inserting a socket cover. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an expired Epi-Pen for 1 child. Correct by 2/28/22. | |||
| 2021-01-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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