Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Grove, Karen
Reisterstown, MD
· Baltimore County
Hanover Road,
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
65531
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
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About the Provider
Grove, Karen is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Reisterstown MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documents for T.J. | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documents for T.J. | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe updated emergency forms. | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documents for T.J. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed attendance record for only one child. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency forms for 4 children need to be updated. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have lead test results for 3 children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the provider's cat resting in a pack and play for one of the toddlers. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.05.03E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider was using disposable dog potty pads instead of a diaper changing mat. Corrected on site when the provider found and placed a diaper changing mat in the bathroom. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has not completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Correct immediately and send the certificate of completion to LS. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed training certificates for 9 hours for 6/23 - 6/24 year. Correct by submitting certificates for 3 more training hours. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one high chair was missing security straps. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Providers emergency and disaster plan was not updated. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Clorox wipes on a countertop. Corrected on site when the provider placed wipes on top of a cabinet and out of reach for children. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have written agreements with parents for 4 children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One emergency form needs to be updated. The provider has two children listed on one emergency form. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider had one emergency form for 2 children. The provider did not have health inventory part one for one child, health inventory part 2 for one child, and lead test results for 2 children. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a leaf blower, a John Deere Gator, and a sharp tool outside where the play area is. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Written schedule of daily activities was not posted. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: No triangular bandage in the provider's first aid kit. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Information for 2 children on one emergency form for two different families. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not informed the OCC about a new pet at home. The provider will send this specialist a new pet's rabies certificate immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the provider did not wash hands before food preparation. Children did not wash their hand before eating breakfast. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an empty bleach bottle without a cap outside where the play area is. LS saw a large container with at least 6 inches of water. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed opened door on top of the steps leading to the basement while the provider was on the first floor with a two year old child. Corrected during the inspection when the provider took all the children to the basement. LS observed the provider with three children under 4 and a school age child waiting for a school bus on the neighbor's driveway between 8:10 and 8:37 AM. LS saw two younger children running up and down that driveway. LS observed 3 cars moving up and down that driveway while the provider was waiting for the bus on that driveway. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.08.01B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the provider with three children under 4 and a school age child waiting for a school bus on the neighbor's driveway between 8:10 and 8:37 AM. LS saw two younger children running up and down that driveway. LS observed 3 cars moving up and down that driveway while the provider was waiting for the bus on that driveway. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an empty bleach bottle without a cap outside where the play area is. LS saw a large container with at least 6 inches of water. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2021-06-11 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not have written agreements with all children's parents. | |||
| 2021-06-11 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One emergency form was not signed and dated. Another one was missing parent's phone number. One emergency form was not updated. | |||
| 2021-06-11 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not have records of Health Inventory part 1 for two children and no immunization record for one child. | |||
| 2021-06-11 | Full | 13A.15.05.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS recorded water temperature in the bathroom as 122 F. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2021-06-11 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Fragrance free soap was not in the First Aid Kit. | |||
| 2020-06-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-15 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider was unsure of where her emergency and disaster plan was located. Provider shall find it and ensure to update it annually. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children in care that did not have all the required documentation for admission to care. Provider shall also ensure she uses all updated forms and she makes sure all immunization form are updated every time a child in care receives a new shot/immunization. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed emergency forms that were missing annual updates. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Every child in care did not have documentation of this regulation being followed. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed plastic bags, adult scissors, Febreeze spray, clothes hangers and other personal items that are potentially hazardous in some of the areas used for care. The provider corrected this while I was on site. | |||
| 2018-06-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider was using the kitchen, dining room and living room for care but they not approved for care on the registration. Provider can't use the rooms for care until they are approved and listed on the license. Correct Immediately. Provider wishes to add the kitchen and dining room on the registration so OCC will check file. | |||
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