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Ideal Child Care Center
District Heights, MD
· Prince George's County
6809 District Heights Parkway,
District Heights, MD 20747
Quick Facts
Capacity
164 children
Age Range
18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 967-6809
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
159246
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
Ideal ChildCare Center (ICC) has a very simple mission. It is our quest "Our mission is to be the ideal childcare center for your family." Teaching and supervising children is an important part of what we do but there are many other aspects to providing an excellent childcare service. The staff is an important part of our operation so we strive to provide our workers an ideal experience. Our supply network is equally important to the success of our program. Thus, from administration to facility maintenance to security, we want to provide the best possible service.
It is important for us that we tailor our service not only to meet the needs of children but also to meet the needs of parents and others who sponsor the children and bring them to our program. Technology has affected so many industries and childcare is no exception. Therefore, we employ the latest technological advances to enhance our service. The world is changing rapidly and childcare services must be innovative. Every day, we want to improve our services and earn our name, the Ideal ChildCare Center.
It is important for us that we tailor our service not only to meet the needs of children but also to meet the needs of parents and others who sponsor the children and bring them to our program. Technology has affected so many industries and childcare is no exception. Therefore, we employ the latest technological advances to enhance our service. The world is changing rapidly and childcare services must be innovative. Every day, we want to improve our services and earn our name, the Ideal ChildCare Center.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that OCC was not notified of 1 new staff member within 5 working days. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who advised that the building is old, and some areas might leak after a hard rain. Director stated that water came into room 5 through the floor on the window side of the classroom after a hard rain this past summer. Director stated that the room is not open for children, and that it is only used for storage. Director stated that the room has not been used for children since the summer. LS observed some damage at the baseboards, and that the baseboards were lifted away from the wall in some areas. LS observed that the room smelled like mildew. Director stated that they rent the space from the church, and that the church may have had someone come and look at the area, but did not have access to that information at this time. Director stated that they use an air purifier in the center. LS did not smell mold or mildew or observe water damage in any other part of the center other than room 5. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a qualified teacher in rooms 1, 2, or 4. The director stated that she has handed in paperwork several times to qualify staff to the previous licensing specialist, but never heard anything back. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff person in charge of children who was qualified as an aide. ** Corrected on site. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one child missing the Emergency Form; one child missing the signature and date from the parent. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed eight children without the appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed ten children missing PART 1 of the Health Assessment; ten children missing PART 2 of Health Assessment. In addition LS observed seven children missing the Health Inventory Form. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed seven new staff members working with the children in care without notifying OCC. ** Corrected on site | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-04-28 | Monitoring | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the outdoor play space fence off the hinges and laying on the ground being a potential hazard to the children utilizing the area. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | Monitoring | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed during the monitoring inspection that the playground gate was broken off and laying in the play space. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.03E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed fifteen children in the four's classroom with one teacher. **Corrected on site. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one child was missing the Health Inventory form. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that two children were missing the required Lead Screening. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that two teachers had expired employment medical evaluations. LS also observed one teacher with an expired Release of Information clearance. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one substitute was missing their Release of Information clearance. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that in Room 3 the faucet is loose and coming out of the sink. The ceiling tiles in the hallways are warped and need to be replaced. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the boys bathroom in the sanctuary did not contain paper towels nor toilet tissue for the children. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.05.10B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that walkie-talkies are not distributed and utilized by staff for the entire day care hours. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the green slide had standing water in the tube. LS observed red string tied around the handle for the slide. LS inquired about the red string and was informed that was to prohibit the children from utilizing that portion of the slide. LS advised the Director make a permanent fix to prohibit children from using the slide to the tube with the standing water. LS advised director to keep children away from the green tube until the standing water could be removed. Corrected on site. LS observed the Director blocked off the slide with caution tape during the visit by the director. | |||
| 2021-11-05 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the refrigerator's thermometer in the Fellowship Hall is reading 50 degrees. Corrected during visit | |||
| 2021-01-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed rust on the bottom edge of the bathroom stalls near preschool room. | |||
| 2019-12-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found evidence of a wet mildew smell in classroom. | |||
| 2019-12-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS smelled evidence of mildew that came from the entrance way of the preschool floor of the childcare center. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed discolored and hanging ceiling tiles by classroom four. LS observed evidence of holes in the ceiling of the kitchen. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS smelled evidence of mold in the entrance hallway of the childcare center. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found evidence of moisture and dampness in the hallway entrance area of the childcare center. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a cabinet in room five that was not secured. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed crock pots, frying pans that was not in good repair. LS found evidence of cracks and wholes in the food prep area. | |||
| 2019-11-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.05G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a stove or cooking hood. LS found evidence of an electric frying pan and crock pot. Staff person stated that they use the electric frying pans to cook the meat. | |||
| 2018-12-20 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Operator did not notify the office within the required time period about the addition of a new employee. | |||
| 2018-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an approved child care teacher working with a group of children. | |||
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