Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Gray, Amber
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
Jefferson Road,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
162137
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Gray, Amber is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Waldorf 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several children in care were missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age, one child enrolled had no evidence of an immunization record on file, and there was one child missing evidence of the health inventory part 1 and part 2 form. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist once all required documents have been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed an air conditioning unit not made inaccessible to children. If accessed, it could be harmful to them. Please ensure that a protective barrier is in place to prevent children from accessing the air conditioning unit. The provider has dogs and at the time of the inspection, the specialist observed dog feces throughout the outdoor play area. Please ensure that the feces are removed from the outdoor activity area before allowing the children access to the outdoor activity area. The provider stated the children had not been outside due to the weather. Please notify the specialist once this matter has been taken care of. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has not completed the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training which was due December 31, 2024. Please complete the training and forward a copy of your certificate to the OCC. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.03D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the outdoor activity area the Licensing Specialist observed a mini trampoline in the backyard positioned among the other equipment. The mini trampoline was made inaccessible to the children in care during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has 4 pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) and does not have a pet policy in her written agreement. Please create a pet policy and notify the OCC once the form has been signed and dated by all of the parents of the child care children. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the bathroom, the Licensing Specialist noted that an electrical socket was not plugged or capped. The electrical socket was capped during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist observed that the daily schedule was not posted. The daily schedule was posted during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has not given the parents of the children in care a written screen time policy. Please create a written screen time policy and notify the OCC once the form has been signed and dated by all of the parents of the child care children. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Full | 13A.15.12.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: The Licensing Specialist noted that milk was not served during lunch. Please forward a written statement to the OCC explaining that you understand and will comply with this regulation. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The last time the provider's substitute, JG had a medical evaluation done was over two years ago in May of 2020. Please have JG obtain a completed medical evaluation and mail the completed report to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of the children's emergency forms the Licensing Specialist noted that NR does not have an authorized pick up person listed. Please have NR's parent add an authorized pick up person and forward a photo of the completed emergency form to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC was not notified that there is a trampoline in the backyard where the child care children play. The Licensing Specialist observed that the trampoline zipper was unzipped and not secure with a lock. The provider secured the trampoline with a lock and key during the inspection. Going forward please make sure that the trampoline zipper is secure during child care hours. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a geometric dome climber in the backyard that currently is unsafe for the children to use due to a broken, rusty bar and as well as a sharp , rusty edge that is exposed on the end of a different bar. The Licensing Specialist highly recommends that this piece of equipment be off limits to the children until it has been repaired. Please forward photos to the OCC displaying that both locations of the climber are no longer a danger to the child care children. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The sheets on the 2 Pack 'N Plays do not appear to be tightly fitted. Please purchase sheets that are made for your particular brand of Pack 'N Play so that they are not able to be easily lifted up from the middle. Please forward photos to the OCC displaying that the 2 Pack 'N Plays have tightly fitted sheets. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the bathroom the Licensing Specialist observed multiple bottles of shampoo and conditioner as well as two spray bottles of cleaning products containing bleach. The hazardous products were relocated and made inaccessible to the children in care during the inspection. Going forward please be sure to store any products that could be potentially harmful to the child care children in a secure location. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: A review of child records revealed that JM, MZ and GS do not have the proper amount of immunizations for their age. JM is missing additional DTP and MZ and GS are missing additional Hep B immunizations. Please obtain updated immunizations for these children and submit proof of these immunizations to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Child TD was admitted to Provider's program when he was two years old, but there is no evidence of any blood lead testing having been done. Please have his doctor complete, at least, a lead screening due to his current age. There is also no evidence that 13 month old CB has had any blood lead testing yet. All children born after 01/01/15 and admitted to the program by age 6, should have a blood lead test at 12 months and another at 24 months. Please notify CB's parent to have the blood lead test performed and provide OCC with the test results or, at least, with an email showing where you directly notified the parent. In addition, there is no evidence that three year old JM ot three year DY have not received any blood lead testing. Please have their respective parents get a blood lead test for each child. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of child records, there is no evidence that the parent(s) of children, JM, BC, NR or MR have been provided with a consumer pamphlet. Please provide the parents of these children with a pamphlet and have them acknowledge in writing that they received one. You may also include the MSDE link to the pamphlet in your handbook, which they sign upon admission. Show proof to OCC of having provided this pamphlet to the respective parents for the correction. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency forms for children CB and MR do not contain their physician's information. Please notify the parent and have the respective parent add their child's physician information to the form. Provide this addition to the emergency card to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The sheets on the Provider's two pack'n'plays are not snugly fitting. This causes a safety concern for infants. Please look for the specific model number for each of your pack'n'plays and order the correct snugly fitted sheets. Please provide pictures of the snugly fitted sheets for the correction of this non-compliance. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: In the calendar year of 2020, the Provider conducted two emergency disaster drills and recorded them. However, during those months that she conducted an emergency disaster drill, she did not conduct a fire drill. A fire drill has to be conducted and recorded on a monthly basis. One does not substitute for the other. They are separate types of drills and should also be conducted as such. Please write a letter of compliance stating how you will become in compliance with this regulation in the future for the correction. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider was able to produce her emergency disaster plan, but there is no indication that it has been updated. It must be reviewed and updated, if needed, on at least on a yearly basis. Please indicate the review by initialing and dating it on a yearly basis. Show proof of having done so to correct this noncompliance. | |||
| 2022-02-07 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of Provider's First Aid kit, she was missing a thick gauze pad or sanitary napkin, liquid soap and wash cloths. While still on the inspection, the Provider was able to add liquid soap and wash cloths to the First Aid kit. Provider still needs to add a thick gauze pad or sanitary napkin for the correction. | |||
| 2021-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency card for child, SZ, does not contain any doctor information. Please have the parent add this as soon as possible and provide proof of doing so to OCC. | |||
| 2020-05-22 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider needs to obtain a shot record for the two drop in children from the same family. Provider needs a health inventory for one of the drop ins and the 16 month old child enrolled. Provider was emailed a list of the immunizations that each child needs to have. Provider to send copies of documents by email within 30 days of inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: All of provider's enrolled children except the oldest one needs to have the lead screening completed. Provide copies of the forms to the OCC when completed. | |||
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