Licensed Child Care Center
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Guidepost at Gambrills
Gambrills, MD
· Anne Arundel County
Riedel Road,
Gambrills, MD 21054
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
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257121
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
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About the Provider
Guidepost at Gambrills is a Licensed Child Care Center in Gambrills MD, with a maximum capacity of 117 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that a staff member's file does not have a record of criminal background check results. The Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that criminal background results have been added to the records of all staff members according to the regulations. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed at the time of inspection that the attendance sheet was used on 10/11/2025. was not accurate. The Center indicated on the attendance form that 6 children went to the playground at 11:00 am however it was reported by multiple staff members that only 5 children were taken to the playground at that time. The Center must send a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure staff members are counting children before and after they transition from one place to another. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that a child in care does not have an appropriate lead screening in the child's record. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the child's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed lead screening according to the regulations. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-12-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discovered after interviewing several staff members and observing attendance records that some children were not signed in and out of the outdoor event activity. Director shall provide a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed after investigation that the outside event called the Bike A Thon was held in the front parking lot of the child care center that has heavy traffic and does not a suitable barrier which is a potential hazard to the child safety and safety. Director will provide a letter of corrections verifying that events can not be held in a activity area that is potentially hazards according to the regulations. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discovered after interviewing Director and several staff members that the safety and security of children were not accurately monitored at the time of outside event. Director will provide detailed letter of corrections. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discovered after interviewing several staff members that checks systems were not put in place to ensure all children were checked by qualifying staff members at all times during outside event. According to attendance sheets several children who were present at event were not signed in at the event. Director will provide a letter of corrections providing explanation of how children will be properly supervised and monitored during outdoor activities. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed after interviewing Director that child was considered a wanderer however child was not given any additional support or supervision during the event. Director will provide a letter of corrections providing explanation of how children will receive adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child based on the regulations. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed classroom 10 having two Aides in the classroom at time of inspection. Director informed she will have to have qualified staff in classroom or cover classroom until qualified staff are placed in classroom. | |||
| 2021-12-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-09-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed two new employees that OCC have no record of. | |||
| 2021-09-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility admitted to not notifying OCC of hospitalization of a child that was believe to be the cause by staff at the facility. | |||
| 2021-09-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist informed that three aides were in charge of a group without a qualified lead teacher present. | |||
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