Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Gray, Barbara
Owings, MD
· Calvert County
Skinners Turn Road,
Owings, MD 20736
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
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
138190
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Gray, Barbara is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Owings 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, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider's first aid and CPR expired in April 2026. Provider is scheduled for training at the end of June. Please send a copy of 1st Aid and CPR card to the Licensing Specialist. once the training is completed. | |||
| 2026-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The additional adult's first aid and CPR expired in April 2026. Additional adult is scheduled for training at the end of June. Please send a copy of 1st Aid and CPR card to the Licensing Specialist. once the training is completed. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one child whose emergency form needs to be updated. Please have parent guardian update the child's form and add back to the child's file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not complete the required 1.5 hour, 2024 Basic health and safety update training that was required to be completed by 12-31-24. Please complete this training ASAP and send a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist will send the link to the training to the provider. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: One child did not have Part 1 of the health inventory form on file during inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There are three children who meet the birthdate requirement for lead blood testing who did not have results on file during inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 children who are missing complete health care provider information from their emergency forms. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.05.03E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has been using Clorox wipes and Lysol to clean the diaper pad. The OCC approved diapering procedure requires the pad be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with bleach and water. Two spray bottles were filled with soap and water and bleach and water while Licensing Specialist was present. Diapering procedure was reviewed by Licensing Specialist. This has been corrected. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not complete the annual basic health and safety update which was due to be completed by March 31, 2024. Please complete this training immediately and send a copy of the certificate to Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist will send a link to the training to the provider by email. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's first aid and CPR expired in March 2024. Training was taken in April 2024, therefore there was a month where provider's 1st Aid and CPR were not current. Provider is reminded 1st Aid and CPR certification must be current and up to date at all times. This has been corrected. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been conducting fire drills or emergency disaster drills. Provider is reminded fire drills are to be practiced and recorded once a month and emergency disaster drills are to be practiced and recorded at least twice per year. Emergency disaster drills are to be done in addition to fire drills. Please send a written plan of correction to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider is reminded that the written emergency disaster plan is to be reviewed and updated annually. Please review your plan, update it and send a copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit is missing batteries for the flashlight and a washcloth. Items were added to the first aid kit while Licensing Specialist was present. This has been corrected. | |||
| 2023-05-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: The following children are missing the following items from their files: CD - updated immunization record (needs 1 DTP, 1 Hib, 1 Prevnar); CS - Part 2 of health inventory completed by health care provider and lead test results (order is present in file); AG - Part 2 of health inventory completed by health care provider; MW - Part 1 of health inventory form completed by parent/guardian, Part 2 of health inventory form completed by health care provider. Please obtain these items from parent/guardian within 30 days of inspection and send copies to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Parent's Guide to Regulated Child Care is missing from the following children's files: CD, MW, GH. Please obtain from parent/guardian and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.05.03F(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 3 potty chairs on a carpeted area in one of the child care areas. Potty chairs must be on a non-absorbent surface. LS suggested that provider obtain a large vinyl shower curtain and place the potty chairs on that so it can easily be wiped down and kept clean as provider is cleaning and sanitizing the potty chairs after each use. Please send written correction to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has conducted and recorded emergency drills at least twice a month, but has not recorded any fire drills since 2020. Provider stated she does conduct fire drills once per month, but LS could not verify this today due to no drills being recorded. Please conduct and record a fire drill ASAP and send written plan of correction to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not updated the emergency disaster plan. Please review plan, update if necessary, and initial and date plan showing annual review. Send copy to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: First aid kit is missing a flashlight. Please add this item to the 1st Aid kit. Send photo to LS. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Clorox wipes within reach of children on the TV stand in the child care room and Miracle Gro on an outside shelf that could be accessible to taller children. Please relocate these items to an inaccessible area. Send photo or written correction to LS. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not have certificate of registration posted when Licensing Specialist arrived. Provider is reminded that the certificate of registration is to be posted at all times in a location that can be easily seen and read by parents/guardian. Provider located certificate and posted it on refrigerator during inspection, therefore this has been corrected. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Part 1 of the health inventory form for AG has not been completed or signed by parent. Please have parent complete and sign Part 1 and add to child's file. Send copy to LS. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: One child, AG, meets the birthdate requirement for lead blood testing. Please obtain blood test results from parent and add to child's file. Send copy to LS. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no documentation in one child's file that the child's parent was given or advised how to obtain information concerning consumer education on child care and how to file a complaint (parents guide to regulated child care). Provider should share this info with parent, either by adding information to contract on where information can be found or giving parent a copy and documenting it was given. Please send copy to LS. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not yet completed the Basic Health and Safety course, which should have been completed by June, 30 2020. Provider has also not completed the Covid training, which is the annual BHS update for 2020. Please complete these trainings immediately and send copies of certificates to LS. *Provider's substitute should also complete the Covid training and send certificate to LS. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not provided parents with a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology during child care hours. Please provide this information to parents and send evidence of such to LS. | |||
| 2020-09-25 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not conduct a fire drill in February 2020. Provider is required to conduct fire drills at least once per month. Provider did not conduct any emergency disaster/preparedness drills. Emergency/disaster preparedness drills are to be conducted at least twice per year. Provider has not had children in care since March and does not plan to have children in care until possibly January 2021. Once children are back in care, provider should conduct a fire drill and an emergency/disaster drill to refresh provider and the children in the practices. | |||
| 2020-09-25 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been updating the emergency preparedness plan annually. Please review and make changes if necessary and initial and date that review has been done. Send copy of updated/reviewed plan to LS. | |||
| 2019-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03F(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 3 potty chairs located on carpet in the play room adjacent to the bathroom. If potty chairs are used, they are to be placed on a non-absorbent surface or mat. Please send written plan of correction within 30 days of inspection. | |||
| 2019-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one potty chair with a small amount of urine in it. Potty chairs are to be emptied, cleaned and sanitized after each use. Please send written plan of correction within 30 days of inspection. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no Part 1 (parent part) of the health inventory for one child and no health inventory forms (Part 1, 2 or lead) on file for two children. Provider should obtain complete health inventory forms (including a appropriate lead screenings) from parents/guardians and add to children's files. There are no immunization records on file for two children. Obtain records from parents/guardians. Send copies of all paperwork to Licensing Specialist within 30 days. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no parent agreement/contract on file for one child. Provider should obtain from parent/guardian and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no documentation that parents/guardians were given or advised about consumer education on child care for 6 children. Provider should obtain signed copies of consumer education pamphlets for these children from parents/guardians or share information in handbook/contract, which parents/guardians sign, where this information can be found. Send copies to Licensing Specialist within 30 days. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no emergency form today for one child in care. Child has been in care since May. Parent/guardian should complete the required emergency form and give to provider immediately. Provider should send copy of form to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one emergency form in need of an update. Obtain from parent/guardian and add to child's file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider does not have a written screen time policy. Provider is required to have a policy and provide a copy to parents/guardians. Provider should create a screen time policy and provide parents/guardians with a copy. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been conducting fire or emergency/disaster drills. Provider is required to conduct fire drills at least once a month and emergency/disaster drills at least twice per year. Provider should immediately begin this practice with children and record when drills are conducted. Licensing Specialist will send provider a sample record. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been updating the written emergency/disaster preparedness plan annually. Provider should update the plan immediately and send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2018-06-05 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit is missing a flashlight and medical tape (this was also cited in 2016). Provider should obtain these items, add them to the first aid kit and send photo of items or copy of receipt to Licensing Specialist. | |||
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