Gheewala, Lakshmi - Columbia MD Registered Family Child Care Home

Tamar Drive , Columbia MD 21045
(410) 884-9966
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Gheewala, Lakshmi is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Columbia 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 does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 162167
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 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
2022-03-07 Full 13A.15.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed one child needs proof of lead test performed.
2022-03-07 Full 13A.15.10.02 Corrected
Findings: In crib room, LS observed a container of Clorox wipes on the floor and a pump bottle of hand sanitizer at a level accessible to children. Provider corrected during inspection by removing the items and placing them in a storage room inaccessible to children.
2022-03-07 Full 13A.15.12.02A Corrected
Findings: LS observed children's food containers on a mat on the storage room floor. Provider stated she wipes the floor mat and prepares the children's food on it. Provider will correct by setting up a folding table to use for food prep.
2022-03-07 Full 13A.15.12.02B Corrected
Findings: LS observed at temperature reading of 42 degrees in the refrigerator. Submit correction by 3/14/22.
2021-02-10 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-28 Full 13A.15.10.02 Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed unlocked cabinet under the sink that contained cleaning supplies. Specialist observed chipping paint in the basement play area. Provider will send documentation that cabinet is cleaning supplies and chipping paint is corrected.
2020-02-28 Full 13A.15.10.01A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that fire safety and emergency evacuation drills completed. Provider should provide a statement of understanding that fire and emergency evacuation drills are conducted on a regular basis and recorded.
2020-02-28 Full 13A.15.03.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed several children without updated and complete emergency cards. Provider will send updated emergency cards to OCC.
2020-02-28 Full 13A.15.03.03B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of daily attendance for children in care. Provider will provide a statement of understanding that attendance must be maintained daily. Provider will send documentation to OCC.
2020-02-28 Full 13A.15.03.03A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed several children files without a signed updated parent contract that included fees, and presence of pets. Provider shall obtain updated contracts and send letter of correction to OCC.

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Reviews

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Preethi Sep 23, 2015
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

The total capacity says 8.. But she has around 13 kids enrolled at her day care, due to which she is not giving proper attention to the kids.I dont recommend this day care if u want ur child safe and needs proper attention.

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