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Huntingtown Early Learning Center
Huntingtown, MD
· Calvert County
4425 Old Solomons Island Road,
Huntingtown, MD 20639
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
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) 535-4858
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
53474
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
THE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF AT Huntingtown Early Learning Center ARE UNITED IN THEIR BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN:
Have the power to learn
Are curious & creative
Can succeed
No two students have exactly the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Your plan will combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student.
Huntingtown Early Learning Center is a small child care center that has been serving Calvert County since 1986. We are proud to be a part of this community for such a long time. H.E.L.C. provides a warm and loving learning environment for your children to grow throughout the years. We provide care for children ages 2 years to 12 years. Goals for our programs are to encourage children to fulfill their dreams, to give children fun and new experiences, a place where they can feel safe and at home.
Have the power to learn
Are curious & creative
Can succeed
No two students have exactly the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Your plan will combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student.
Huntingtown Early Learning Center is a small child care center that has been serving Calvert County since 1986. We are proud to be a part of this community for such a long time. H.E.L.C. provides a warm and loving learning environment for your children to grow throughout the years. We provide care for children ages 2 years to 12 years. Goals for our programs are to encourage children to fulfill their dreams, to give children fun and new experiences, a place where they can feel safe and at home.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 9 children who were missing health care provider information on their emergency forms today and 2 children who were missing a daily, authorized pickup person on their emergency forms. Please obtain this information from parents or guardians and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide completed the basic health and safety training after 90 days. The training is complete and this is corrected. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide did not complete the 2024 basic health and safety update that was required to be completed by 12-31-24. Please have the aide complete this training asap and send a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed pizza cutters in drawers that were accessible to children in both the upper level and lower level kitchens. Licensing Specialist observed adult scissors in one of the kitchen drawers on the upper level and in a cup on a desk that was accessible to children on the lower level. Director and staff relocated these items during the inspection, therefore correcting this non-compliant issue. | |||
| 2024-01-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern that is posted is not current. Please post a current staffing pattern in the center and send the most up to date staffing pattern to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-01-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: When Licensing Specialist arrived today, there were 12 children in the back room and 14 children in the front room. Upon LS arrival, there were 2 staff members in the front room and 1 staff member in the back room with 12 children, including 5 two year old children. One staff member then went to the back room, leaving 1 staff member in the front room, with 14 children. Director explained an Aide had to leave to pick up their child and a substitute was on the way. Director stated the Aide had been gone for about 15 minutes when LS arrived. The substitute arrived less than 15 minutes after LS arrived, so this group was only out of ratio for approx. 30 minutes. Also during the inspection, LS observed both staff members who were in the back room leave the room to come to the front room several times, separately. When a staff member leaves the room, that leaves the other staff member out of ratio in a preschool room when the group is larger than 10. Staff are reminded the center is two separate classrooms, not one large space, and should be treated as such. LS has cited this before. Director is reminded that staff-child ratios are to be maintained at all times. | |||
| 2024-01-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed single service items in a carrier on a kitchen counter. These items were not stored properly, as they should be stored in a sealed bag or container with a lid, which is preferable, to protect from contamination. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The following children's emergency forms need the following information: EO emergency contact person and doctor info; EP doctor info. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no Part 1 health inventory form on file during inspection today for PT. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no Part 2 health inventory form on file during inspection today for PT. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no lead blood test results on file during inspection today for PT. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: One preschool teacher did not complete the required 12 hours of training during the 2021-2022 training cycle. This teacher needs one more hour to complete the requirement. Please have teacher complete the training and send copy of certificate to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency contact numbers are not posted today in the center. Please post and send photo to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is medication present in the center for a child who no longer attends. The child has a sibling who attends. Please return this medication to the child's parent and send written correction to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07C | Corrected |
| Findings: Director stated staff have been refilling children's water bottles (brought from home) with water from the tap. The tap in the kitchen is a handwashing/dishwashing sink and is not an approved drinking water source. LS explained staff can fill pitchers from one of the 2 approved water fountains and this would be acceptable. Director stated she understood and staff would begin doing this. This is corrected. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: When some of the children went to the back classroom with the preschool teacher, the preschool teacher left the room several times to go out to the larger classroom. PST was out of the room for less than 30 seconds each time, but teacher was the only staff person in the room at the time and when teacher left the room, there were no other staff present (LS was present so children were not completely unattended). Center is reminded that there are two separate classrooms in the center and they are to be treated as such. This means each classroom should have a staff member present at all times when children are in the classroom. Please send written correction plan on how this will be corrected in the future. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint alleged there is a broken window in the center and children have been cutting themselves on the glass. When complaint was discussed with Director, AW, she stated there is a window in the playhouse outside that is broken and a child cut their finger on the glass (see COMAR 05.12 Outdoor Activity Area). During discussion, Director reported there was a window in the preschool room that was broken. LS looked around the room and Director went to a window, which is behind the fish tank and pulled up the shade to show LS a piece of cardboard covering the broken window. Although the window is fairly inaccessible with the cardboard, shade pulled down and fish tank in front of it, this is a hazard to the safety of children. This window should be repaired immediately. Please send photo to LS once repaired. | |||
| 2021-07-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: When discussing the complaint regarding a 'broken window', Director stated the window in the playhouse on the playground is broken and a child cut their finger on it. Director stated and LS observed the window covered with cardboard and taped in place. The window is double paned, so there is no broken glass on the inside window of the playhouse. LS observed the cardboard had become un-taped in the middle, allowing LS to put a hand up under the cardboard to access the broken glass. LS requested that Director re-tape the cardboard during inspection so the window was inaccessible. This window should be replaced immediately. Please send pictures to LS once replaced. LS strongly recommends not allowing children to use the play house or be in the vicinity of the play house until the window is replaced. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: Center has two staff members who are not teacher qualified who have been working in place of a lead teacher who is no longer employed at the center. These instances have not been recorded on a written substitute record showing that these staff members are substituting for the lead teacher. Center is reminded that, when a substitute is used when there is no qualified lead teacher in place, it must be recorded. Please send written plan of correction to LS. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two employees left employment more than 5 working days ago. Center is reminded that all staff deletions should be provided in writing to the Office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member, substitute DD, does not have a medical on file at the center. Medical for this staff member should be obtained as soon as possible, as DD has been employed at the center for over a year. Please send copy to LS once obtained from staff members. *Substitute, KM, will need a new medical form by 6-30-21. Please send copy to LS once obtained. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Center currently only has one qualified lead teacher. The two staff members who are working in the preschool classroom are not lead teacher qualified. LS has discussed with Director and Director plans to work with staff members to get them qualified. Once staff members have enough coursework, experience, etc, Director can request a variance. In the meantime, Center should send a written plan of correction as to how these staff members will become qualified and advertising showing center is attempting to hire qualified staff members. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no emergency/disaster drills practiced or recorded for 2020 (fire drills were practiced and recorded monthly). Center is reminded that emergency/disaster drills are to be practiced and recorded at least twice per year. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is an Epi-Pen at the center for a child who no longer attends care. This medication should be returned to parent or discarded properly. If parent does not want the medication, Center could contact the Sheriff's office or State Police for instructions on safe disposal. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04F(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is only one staff member regularly at the center who has medication administration training. This staff member usually leaves the center at 3pm, therefore leaving no staff at the center with medication administration training. Center should adjust scheduling to make sure there is a staff member or substitute present at all times when children are present who has this training. LS recommends the two aides take the training. Please submit copies of certificates once training is completed or a new staffing pattern showing how this is covered to LS. | |||
| 2020-06-10 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns were not posted today during inspection. AW stated she had taken the old one down to work on new ones (LS observed new patterns in progress). Center is reminded that staffing patterns are to be current at all times and posted in a conspicuous location. Send copies of updated staffing patterns once completed and post in center. | |||
| 2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center hired an Aide in July who was not reported to the Office within 5 working days of hire. Written notification and the notarized release form were received at inspection today. Center is reminded that all new employees are to be reported to the Office within 5 working days of hire. | |||
| 2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The current Director is attending school and is only working at the center approximately 6 hours per week. Regulations require the Director to be present at the center at least 1/2 of the operating hours. Owner was present and signed a staff change form changing the Director to a teacher and adding one of the teachers, who is Director qualified, as the Director. This has been corrected. | |||
| 2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director KM did not complete 12 hours of continued training for the June 2018-2019 training cycle. Director should complete 12 hours of training ASAP. Send copy of certificate to LS. | |||
| 2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: School age teacher RL did not complete 12 hours of continued training for the February 2018-19 training cycle. RL should complete 12 hours ASAP. RL will need to complete 12 additional hours of training by 2-29-20. | |||
| 2019-01-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist conducted a random sample of 15 children's records. Of the 15 records sampled, there was no evidence in 3 children's files that consumer education information had been given to parents/guardians. Obtain from parents/guardians and add to children's files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist within 30 days of inspection. | |||
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