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Forest Hill Nature Preschool and Child Care
Forest Hill, MD
· Harford County
Bynum Road,
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Quick Facts
Capacity
143 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 638-2761
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
254623
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 11 - North Central Office
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About the Provider
We believe that your child's preschool education should be a cooperative effort between the school, the child, and the parents. At Forest Hill Nature Preschool & Childcare parents are valued and supported. We will work with you to create the best educational experience for your child, including lots of opportunities for parents to be involved with the curriculum and with the school--field trips, celebrations, and special parent & child events. We value children's active participation in the learning process. Children are presented with many materials both natural and traditional with which to help them construct their own understandings of concepts taught. This is a powerful approach to education--children learn best when they are excited and involved in their own learning, and children behave best when they are provided with both guidance and respect by their teachers. Your child's academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth is our top priority. We will challenge your child with academics presented through play and hands-on projects. Children will be offered regular opportunities for working with I-Pads and classroom computers. Weekly Spanish instruction will challenge your child to learn basic Spanish phrases and concepts. Regular cooking projects and activities will give your children excellent mathematical applications and memorable real-world experiences. We will teach your child to use the Fruits of the Spirit--love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control--on a daily basis in all interactions at school. We will teach your child how to use specific strategies to share, take turns, cooperate, and handle conflicts. We are dedicated to helping your child become the unique and special person God has created him or her to be!
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Update Release of Information forms have not been submitted for several staff. It has been over 24 months since the last Release of Information form was submitted and cleared. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection Room 15 had chipping paint on the walls. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection Room 11 has a toilet seat (potty seat) trainer on the toilet that is torn. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection all playground area are in need of mulch. When the pavilion area is being used the parking lot needs to be blocked off. | |||
| 2024-07-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, several children were missing the lead screening and testing form in their files. | |||
| 2024-07-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Staffing patterns in the rooms were not current and did not reflect the correct staff in the rooms. | |||
| 2024-07-26 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, on e toilet seat in the girls hall bathroom has a loose seat and one of the soap dispensers is broken. | |||
| 2024-07-26 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the fenced playground needs mulch under the climbing equipment and the swings, and a section of the fence has a broken mesh. The area under the swings need mulch. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, one staff was working in the program that had not been cleared by the office. Office has not received CBCs for staff person. Director gave new staff her credit card and sent her to get fingerprinted. Non compliance corrected. Staff is not to return until CBCs are received by the office | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Room 9 had chipping paint on the wall. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The diaper changing pad in room 7 has a tear and needs to be replaced. The changing pads is rooms 10 and 15 are dirty and stained and need to be replaced or covered. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a piece of toddler play equipment is cracked. Staff covered the crack so it is not accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, cleaning products were in the cabinet under the classroom sink, and it did not have a child proof device. Cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of reach immediately. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection refrigerators in classroom 11 and classroom 4 had temperatures above 40 degrees. Room 11 (45 degrees), Room 4 (42 degrees). | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child was injured at approximately 9:30am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 and office was not notified until approximately 5:55pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: A 3 year old child was allowed to play on playground equipment designed for children ages 5-12 years of age. Child fell and fractured her clavicle as a result. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A 3 year old child was allowed to play on playground equipment designed for children ages 5-12 years of age. Child fell and fractured her clavicle as a result. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: A 3 year old child was allowed to play on playground equipment designed for children ages 5-12 years of age. Child fell and fractured her clavicle as a result. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Several classrooms and Room 5 bathroom has chipping and peeling paint. Room 16 has a broken handle on a lower cabinet near the sink. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The wire mesh on the fence in the playground is broken and pulled away from the fence rail. The center was using a slip and slide and dirty water was pooling at one end the children were sliding into. The back playground has broken wood on a bench and the fence is missing 2 slats. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection one Aide (RL) was short on training hours. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Full | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection an Aide was alone and supervising 14 school age children. while the teacher was outside with rest of the class. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several infant care plans (5) were updated within 3 months. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs that is not safe and proper use of the equipment. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs in an unsafe manner while the staff person was sitting at a table with another child. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs in an unsafe manner while the staff person was sitting at a table with another child. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs in an unsafe manner while the staff person was sitting at a table with another child. The staff person is Aide qualified and was the only staff person supervising the class. The teacher was helping with children arriving at the center and taking them to other classrooms. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs in an unsafe manner while the staff person was sitting at a table with another child. The staff person is Aide qualified and was the only staff person supervising the class. The teacher was helping with children arriving at the center and taking them to other classrooms. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: A 5 year old child was allowed to play on chairs that is not safe and proper use of the equipment. The children were allowed to put 2 chairs back to back and put their hands on the chairs and swing through. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Action including retraining for all staff on proper use of equipment and supervision. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The back playground has a shed with broken and splintering wood and peeling paint. On September 8, 2021, Director sent a picture of the repair done to the shed, non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: During the viewing of video taping in classroom 2A for the date July 16, 2021, Specialist observed staff member putting her leg over the back of a 2 year old restraining him on his cot while she was patting his bottom. On July 24, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Correction changing the policy of "deep pressure" technique for napping children. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the viewing of video taping in classroom 2A for the date July 16, 2021, Specialist observed staff member putting her leg over the back of a 2 year old restraining him on his cot while she was patting his bottom. On July 24, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Correction changing the policy of "deep pressure" technique for napping children. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the viewing of video taping in classroom 2A for the date July 16, 2021, Specialist observed staff member putting her leg over the back of a 2 year old restraining him on his cot while she was patting his bottom. On July 24, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Correction changing the policy of "deep pressure" technique for napping children. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the viewing of video taping in classroom 2A for the date July 16, 2021, Specialist observed staff member putting her leg over the back of a 2 year old restraining him on his cot while she was patting his bottom. At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a staff member in Room 5 and the office does not have all clearances for her. On July 24, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Correction changing the policy of "deep pressure" technique for napping children. Staff member was not being used until her clearance was completed. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there were 2 staff in Room 18 (infant A) and neither are infant/toddler qualified. On July 24, 2021, Director submitted a Plan of Action regarding staffing in infant room. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there were 2 staff in Room 18 (infant A) and neither are infant/toddler qualified. On July 24, 2021, Director submitted a Plan of Action regarding staffing in infant room. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the viewing of video taping in classroom 2A for the date July 16, 2021, Specialist observed staff member putting her leg over the back of a 2 year old restraining him on his cot while she was patting his bottom. On July 24, 2021, Director sent a Plan of Correction changing the policy of "deep pressure" technique for napping children. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2020-08-27 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide did not have her 6 hours of training by her anniversary. | |||
| 2020-08-27 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide had been hired and has not completed aide orientation within 6 months. | |||
| 2020-08-27 | Conversion | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Expired medication and medication forms were on the premise. | |||
| 2020-08-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: An aide did not complete her training within her anniversary year. | |||
| 2020-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A child in care had access to a microwave and opened it a spilled a hot item on himself cause 1st and 2nd degree burns, | |||
| 2020-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member left a classroom causing the room to be out of ratio and a child injured himself. | |||
| 2020-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: A microwave was in reach of children in care. | |||
| 2019-06-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Program used an unapproved swing set. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children were injured and sought medical treatment and the center did not notify The Office of Child Care. Director stated she completely forgot to send it to the office. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Director stated there have been 4 wrestling matches in 2 weeks observed by staff and children in care. Director also stated that gun play scenarios have been used. The children act out a good guy bad guy scenario, using a block as gun to shoot each other. Children are encouraged to state their actions, I shoot you now lay down and die. Wrestling matches and gun play are inappropriate activities for child care. The policy is inappropriate and must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Per the center's policy, the teacher chooses the children who will wrestle to assure they are equally matched. The children will wrestle on the padded mat while the teachers and other students watch and cheer them on. This is inappropriate supervision of the children. The policy is inappropriate and must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aggressive Play and Gun Play Policy has been implemented at the center which does not promote sound emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of each child. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: On 12/2/2018. the provider emailed a written policy for Aggressive Play and Gun Play that had been implemented at the center. The policy addresses wrestling matches, where the teacher chooses the two children and the class cheers them on. The director stated there has been 4 wrestling matched in 2 weeks. The policy also includes gun play using repurposed objects. The children are encouraged to do war play asking permission of the other children. The policy is inappropriate and must be corrected immediately. | |||
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