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Giggle Box Learn-N-Play LLC

Essex, MD · Baltimore County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
1502 Country Ridge Road, Essex, MD 21221
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Quick Facts

Capacity
117 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
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 238-3232
1502 Country Ridge Road
Essex, MD 21221
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
157960
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County

Reviews

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VERONICA CHARLES
2016-11-01 07:42:26
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Wonderful experience Mrs. Kim, Ms. Kelly, Ms.Dore, and Ms.Shanita are awesome with the kids and center is organized as well as very clean. I go to work with know that my child is in good hands. My child started in June 2016 for summer camp but; like so well kept enrolled for before and aftercare.

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About the Provider

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If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Giggle Box Learn N Play we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. We offer the best in child care. Giggle Box Learn N Play has been located in Essex since 2008. Let us put our experience to work for you.
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Hours of Operation

  • Monday 6:30 AM - 11:14 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM - 11:14 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM - 11:14 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM - 11:14 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM - 11:14 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2025-03-04 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-04-11 Complaint 13A.16.03.04I(5) Corrected
Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the caller stated her 3 year old reported that she walked to the store with a staff person on Monday April 8th. The caller also stated that she asked the program owner if the children do in fact walk to the store with the staff and the program owner confirmed that the children have walked to the Family Dollar and get a little snack all the time. The caller stated that she did not give permission for her child to walk to the store. LS spoke with the Assistant Director and she confirmed that the staff person did take the children to the store to get a special snack for good behavior.LS said in these situations have a sub or another teacher cover the room with the children while the teacher goes and gets the special snack. She stated that she understand and the program would come up with a plan how to handle that situation moving forward. She also stated that they do have permission forms for trips but this just slipped their mind. She stated it wasn't a frequent occurrence.
2024-04-11 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the caller stated her 3 year old reported that she walked to the store with a staff person on Monday April 8th. The caller also stated that she asked the program owner if the children do in fact walk to the store with the staff and the program owner confirmed that the children have walked to the Family Dollar and get a little snack all the time. The caller stated that she did not give permission for her child to walk to the store. LS spoke with the Assistant Director and she confirmed that the staff person did take the children to the store to get a special snack for good behavior.LS said in these situations have a sub or another teacher cover the room with the children while the teacher goes and gets the special snack. She stated that she understand and the program would come up with a plan how to handle that situation moving forward. She also stated that they do have permission forms for trips but this just slipped their mind. She stated it wasn't a frequent occurrence.
2024-04-11 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-03-01 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, one staff person was still listed on the AP list as an employee and it was reported that she had been deleted.
2022-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.06 Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS and Regional Manager observed that the ventilation fans in the children's bathrooms and the handicap bathroom.
2022-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: PS teacher needed 3 additional hours.
2022-03-30 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection an aide (SB) needs an additional 3 hours of continued training.
2021-02-24 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, 5 staff did not have updated medicals within the 5 year time frame. Noncompliance marked as corrected after extension was given till 6.30.2021 for medicals due to Covid 19 pandemic.
2020-05-13 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-13 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Upon review of CBC records, program is missing print results for 4 staff members. Program should obtain print records for staff members files and send statement of correction to the OCC.

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