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Little Hands Preschool
Damascus, MD
· Montgomery County
24800 Kings Valley Road,
Damascus, MD 20872
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 391-6655
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
162722
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Little Hands Preschool is a Licensed Child Care Center in Damascus MD, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM September - June
- Tuesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM September - June
- Wednesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM September - June
- Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM September - June
- Friday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM September - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, several child care teachers had not completed continued training for 2024-2025 employment year. The facility will use completed hours for 2025-2026 to make up the missing hours, and some teachers will be required to complete additional continued training hours as soon as possible. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, one child was missing evidence of a second lead test. Facility to submit evidence of a second lead test for this child. | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, 2 staff members were missing current medical reports in their files. All staff were missing evidence of current criminal background check results. Facility is to submit a statement of understanding of this regulation. | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, LS did not observe an emergency escape route posted in the Sanctuary, which is approved auxiliary space. Facility is to post a copy of the escape route and submit evidence to LS. | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, LS observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in two classrooms, 2 bottles of Lysol in an unlocked cabinet in Room 109, and two staff tote bags on the floor in Room 108. LS also observed the kitchen, which was left open and observed a drawer full of knives that was accessible to children. All of these items should be made inaccessible to children in care. Facility should move these items to a higher location out of reach of children or move the items to a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the second lead blood test for two children. Facility must obtain proof of lead blood test to add to the children's files and submit a letter of correction to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-09-30 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a second disaster drill recorded for 2017. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed incomplete children's forms. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a play house that was detached in areas and could potentially collapse. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a group being supervised by one staff member who is currently qualified as an Aide. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written screen time policy. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a fire drill practiced for May 2017 and May 2018. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency and disaster plan update for 2017 and 2018. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the emergency escape plan posted in multiple rooms. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a wash cloth, tweezers, and an 40x40x64 triangular bandage. Director added wash cloth to first aid kit. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed one uncapped outlet in a room with children in care. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of an attendance record that verified dates of attendance, and parent verification of child's daily attendance. | |||
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