Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Lessler, Sara
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
High Castle Rd,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
155272
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Lessler, Sara is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Ellicott City MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a log that maintained each day on which a substitute provides care. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe Fire/emergency Drill document ted for this year, when KS asked the staff they stated that no fire drill had been completed this year as of yet. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed seven (7) children in care missing annual updates, one (1) child in care missing Hours and Days of attendance, and one (1) child in care missing physicians contact information. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three children's files without lead testing. Provider must submit evidence by May 30, 2023 of lead testing or an appointment to obtain lead testing. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a pet policy or written notification of a pet in the home. One child's file did not contain a written contract. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or advised how to obtain information from the licensing agency (Guide to Regulated Child Care). Provider must submit evidence immediately that each parent was given the Guide to Regulated Child Care or advised how to locate it on the website. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe paper towels in the daycare area bathroom. Provider corrected by placing unopened paper towels in the bathroom. Provider explained that each child has an individual towel. LS discussed that children must use paper towels. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one pack and play used for care containing a soft toy, a pillow, and a security cloth (lovie). | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a written screen time policy. Provider must submit evidence immediately that each child's parent received a copy of a written screen time policy. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a Health Assessment for each child enrolled. | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead testing of all children born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must submit evidence by April 20, 2021 of a lead test or an appointment with a Health Care Provider to obtain one. | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or advised how to obtain the Parent Guide to Regulated Child Care. Provider must submit evidence that each parent has been informed how to locate the information on the OCC website or has been provided a copy. | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Full | 13A.15.05.06C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe children who are at least 12 months of age and younger than 5 years of age resting on a bed, cot, mat or sleeping bag. LS observed children over the age of 12 months -36 months of age resting in portable cribs. | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that the Provider completed the required Covid 19 training by December 31, 2020, which is the update to the Basic Health and Safety training. Provider and all substitutes and Additional Adults must register for and complete the training. | |||
| 2020-09-03 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-07-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's son turned 18 in May and a release of information has not been submitted. Complete by 7/28/20. | |||
| 2020-07-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's son turned 18 in May and has not been fingerprinted. Complete by 7/28/20. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two gauze rolls, hypo allergenic tape and liquid fragrance free soap are missing in first aid kit. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files must have a written agreement with each child's parent that includes all required policy. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider do not have records for emergency drill. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: All 8 children's emergency forms needs to be updated. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of the inspection seven children's emergency forms were not updated as required. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of the inspection LS observed a new pet dog at the provider's resident. Provider stated that she have this dog since December 2017. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.04.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of the inspection LS observed 9 children present in care with provider and her mother Merryl Forster who is also an approved adult. One child was 18 months old, two children 2 years old, two children were 3 years old, two children were 4 years old, one two children were 5 years old. Provider stated that she is taking care of her 5 years old nephew as needed for her sister. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: No liner was in use in bathroom trashcan. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed torn diapering pad that needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 18 months old, 2 years old, 3 years old and 4 years old children were taking nap in pack and play. Provider stated that she will get written permission from their parents. | |||
| 2018-05-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: This regulation was discussed. | |||
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