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Higher Heights Educational Center
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
2739 Alderwood Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21227
Quick Facts
Capacity
61 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
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 789-0152
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
255662
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
Higher Heights Educational Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Baltimore MD, with a maximum capacity of 61 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, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Saturday 6:30 AM - 12:20 AM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-05-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several children missing annual updates and parent signature and date. | |||
| 2026-05-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.04 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed building repair while children were in care. | |||
| 2025-07-11 | Other | 13A.16.03.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe enrollment record. | |||
| 2025-07-11 | Other | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children signed in on attendance sheet for one classroom. But in another classrooms. | |||
| 2025-07-11 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe updated staffing patterns posted. Staffing patterns that were posted were not being followed. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe and enrollment list. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children sign in on bright wheel to classrooms that they were not in. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Current staffing patterns that were posted were not being followed. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a substitute log of the sunrise room. Sub log was not filled out for staff members substituting. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 14 children in a room that measures for 7. LS observed school age children in the gum drop room and the room is approved for 3's and 4's. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the sunrise room with 14 children and the room is approved for 4 children. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 14 children in the sunrise room that only measures for 4 with a aide. LS observed an unapproved staff member working alone with children. LS observed aides left alone. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Other | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed and unapproved staff member left alone with children. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Program could not provide a copy of attendance record. Children were signed in the under the sea room but the room was closed and the children were in the Mighty Monkeys room. Program could not provide a weeks worth on attendance. Attendance can only be seen by current day. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe any staffing patterns posted. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed substitute logs that were not filled out completely. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the Gum Drop room over capacity by 1 child and the child was moved to mighty monkeys. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed broken toilet paper holders in all 3 bathroom stalls. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.05.07B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed all classroom with no accessible drinking water for children. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed bathroom with no toilet paper in two of the stalls. LS observed napkins being used a paper towels. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed toilet paper in one stall sitting on the back of the toilet making it inaccessible to children. Two stalls did not have toilet paper. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a phone in Cuddle care B. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed aides left in Cuddle Care B, Little Minions, Mighty Monkeys, Gum Drop and Sunrise room. LS observed aide leaving children unattended in the sunrise room while walking down the hallway to take children to another classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Cuddle Care A room had qualified teacher. LS observed aide in care of children in Cuddle B, Little Minions, Mighty Monkey's, Gum drop and Sunrise room. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed daily schedule not being followed. Children in Little Minions were playing instead of eating breakfast. Children in Mighty Monkeys were watching Bluey instead of eating breakfast and continued to watch Mickey mouse during circle time. Gum drop room is watching Garfield during circle time. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.09.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed daily schedule that starts at 8 and ends at 5:30. However, the program operating hours are from 6:30am until midnight. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Other | 13A.16.09.01A(7) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed all daily schedule with no outside time. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not aware that a staff member M. C who was recently associated with the program no longer works here. Program corrected on site by providing the PL pg 2 with delete date to LS on site. Director states she did the form previously dated 4.8.22 but was having computer issues and was unable to send via email. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.03A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed CC-A room with 6 cribs when it only measured for 5 cribs and 1 cot for a capacity of 6 infants (with one over 12mo). Program corrected on site by removing 6th crib to maintain the 35 sq ft per child as required. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed empty water cooler in program. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed toilet paper out of reach of children in the bathroom. Director states that teachers take the children to the bathroom and make sure that they have toilet paper since they put rolls of tissue into the toilets. Program is to ensure that all supplies are within reach as required and is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a too big mattress cover on a crib in the infant room causing the mattress to not lay flat in the crib. Director states she has not been able to find a crib sheet that fits that size mattress properly yet. Program corrected by removing this crib altogether. The director states she will find an appropriate mattress cover prior to using the crib in the future as now it is only an extra and not needed. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing escape plan in CC-B room. Director states the room was previously one space and when it was divided into two, she forgot to post one on the opposite side. Program corrected on site by posting the missing escape plan in the room. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed emergency numbers posted in the hallway but not near each telephone. Program corrected on site by posting numbers immediately accessible to each phone as required. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the program using ripped plastic diaper changing mats to place on top of diaper changing tables. LS observed that ripped mats are no longer considered nonporous as required by the diapering procedure. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing 1% milk. Director states it was used up this morning and more will be picked up today for lunch. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing thermometers in refrigerators throughout program. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing thermometers in freezers throughout program. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-04-15 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a missing medical for staff member C.D. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-04-15 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed FA Kit missing disposable washcloths. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-04-15 | Conversion | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed infant rooms missing thermometers in the fridges. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-07-09 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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