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First Start Learning Center

Elkridge, MD · Howard County
Huntshire Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 379-8200
Huntshire Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
251702
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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About the Provider

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed several children in care missing enrollment dates and hours of expected attendance, missing name, address and telephone number of child's physician, and individual who is authorized to pick the child up each day.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS was not notified of two new staff members and no paperwork was given to the office of child care. During the inspection the owner did provide ROI for one staff.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.06B Corrected
Findings: Owner did not notify within 15 working days of new staff or provide documentation to the office of child care
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed one toilet seat that was not properly aligned with the toilet. LS observed chipping paint in several classrooms, pealing window tint on one door in a classroom, hanging blinds cords in one classroom.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.07A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one bathroom that did not have running hot water.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 refrigerators that were dirty.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS observed potentially harmful items (one two by four and inappropriately stacked toys and trash) behind the shed in the outside play area.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: LS observed several infant/toddler activity plans that were not reevaluated at least every 3 months.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed two (2) mattresses in one (1) crib. The director removed the extra mattress during the inspection.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.04E(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed three (3) cribs that were end to side and touching.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.06A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one storage container that needed a safety lock on it. One storage container with a broken shelf.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe emergency escape route floor plan in each area and room in the center.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.11.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observed medication that was not properly labeled with the pharmacy or physician, child's name, name of medication, or medication dosage. LS observed medication that has expired.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observes one (1) refrigerator with a temperature of 52 degrees F.
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.

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