Licensed Child Care Center
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KidsCo., Inc. at Damascus Elementary School
Damascus, MD
· Montgomery County
10201 Bethesda Church Road,
Damascus, MD 20872
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151202
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Our mission at KidsCo, Inc. is to provide a safe and comfortable place where all children are allowed to explore their creativity and make choices. It is a place where the children, as well as their parents, have a relationship with the KidsCo team members, and feel a sense of family and community. Above all, our primary goal is to create a program that fits the needs and desires of the children who participate in the KidsCo program!
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM August-June
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM August-June
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM August-June
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM August-June
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM August-June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: From 2021-2022, the director of the facility only had 11 hours of continued training. Provider to use one hour from training of current year to make up for this, and complete an additional hour of training for the current year. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, LS observed a screen time policy that did not address the use of passive or interactive technology. Center is to revise the policy and send a new copy to LS. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist only observed 6.5 hours of training for a teacher at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2021-05-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review Health Information for several children in care. Facility Director stated that this information is kept with the Licensing Coordinator. Facility is reminded that this information needs to be maintained and accessible at the facility. Specialist was also unable to review immunization records for one child at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain this information and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-05-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review a parent agreement for any children in care at the time of the inspection. Facility Director stated that this information is kept with the Licensing Coordinator. Facility is reminded that proof of an agreement needs to be kept at the facility at all times. | |||
| 2021-05-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review Emergency Forms that displayed the child's physician or source of health care. Facility Director stated that they are unaware if this information is obtained when the parents fill out the electronic form. Facility is asked to obtain this information and/or submit proof of this information being obtained and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-05-05 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cinder blocks, broken garden tools, drain pipes, wood slabs, bricks, a metal wagon, and a metal gate in the rear left corner of the playground near the green house. Facility director stated that the school has been attempting to fix the green house for almost three years. Facility is asked to have these items removed or made inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2021-01-27 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of allergy action plan for one child. Facility shall obtain allergy action plan and submit letter of corrections. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.05B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of 3-Hour Regulation Training taken by the Director. Director shall contact the Office of Child Care to register. Submit training certificate upon completion. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of professional development plan for last year for the Aide. Corrected at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of core of knowledge training for last year for the director. Facility shall submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of core of knowledge training for last year for the School Age Teacher. Facility shall submit letter of corrections. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of emergency and disaster drills practiced twice per year as required. Emergency and disaster drills were practiced once per year. Facility shall submit letter of corrections. | |||
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