Little Sonbeams Christian Preschool - Lexington Park MD Licensed Child Care Center

46707 Shangri La Drive , Lexington Park MD 20653
(301) 862-4571

About the Provider

Description: A child is a very precious gift from God. At Little Sonbeams Christian Preschool, we believe that the care and nurture of every child is a sacred trust. We consider it a privilege and responsibility to serve our community by offering a quality preschool program. Each child will be encouraged to develop at his/her own pace through individual as well as group instruction. Each child is unique. God has given to each child his or her own set of talents and gifts. These gifts are life seeds that begin to grow as they are given the proper nurture. Our Program offers a wide variety of experiences that appeal to children. These experiences are designed to stimulate a child's interests and prepare him or her for kindergarten. Our greatest hope for each child is that he or she will form a positive attitude toward learning, school, him or herself, and others. We hope each child will begin to see his or her life as important and how much God loves him or her in Jesus Christ.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 38274
  • Capacity: 40
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Lexington Park Elementary
  • District Office: Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 475-3770 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-09-13 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: During the Full Inspection it was noted that children S.G. and C.S. are missing the child's physician's phone number on the emergency information. Please have these phone numbers filled out and send a copy to fix the correction.
2022-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: During the full inspection it was noted that B.L., M.S., and D.M. were missing their second lead test. Please send a copy of the doctor form with both lead screenings for correction.
2022-09-26 Full 13A.16.09.01C(6) Corrected
Findings: During the full inspection it was noted that there is no screen time policy given to the parents of each enrolled student. There should be a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology that is used during child care hours. Please have a written policy for screen time added to the handbook and given to parents. Send a copy of the new screen time policy by email for correction.
2021-09-21 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-10-30 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Remove the large plants that are growing next to the fence closest to the parking lot. Rake the mulch from the edges of the playground so the plastic weed barrier is not exposed in the center of the play area. This can present a tripping hazard to children who are actively playing on the playground. When these items are completed the licensing specialist will be notified.
2019-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.12.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: There was a gallon of 2 percent milk in the three year old classroom refrigerator. The director stated that this was all that was available when she purchased milk. After it is used up, 1 percent milk will be bought. The four year old classroom refrigerator had 2 percent milk in it to offer to the children.
2019-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09B(1) Corrected
Findings: One teacher needed to complete the required number of training hours by August 31, 2019. There was no documentation in her personnel file that this was done. When this is completed, the licensing specialist will receive copies of training certificates as well as a completed professional development plan. A reminder was given that another teacher has until the end of September to complete the required number of training hours.
2018-09-12 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: 15 children's records were reviewed. 3 year old and 4 year old siblings didn't have a copy of the contract in their files. One 3 year old had a contract that wasn't signed by the parent.
2018-09-12 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All emergency cards were reviewed. Two 4 year old children need either a doctor name or telephone number on their cards. One child had the parent listed as an emergency contact. The purpose of the emergency contact is if the parent can't be reached the parent must list someone who the center can contact to come get the child in an emergency. The parent needs to list such a person.
2018-09-12 Full 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: 15 children's records were reviewed. One 3 year old child didn't have evidence of having had a varicella vaccine or evidence of having had the disease.
2018-09-12 Full 13A.16.05.07A Corrected
Findings: Specialist could not get hot water at the bathroom faucets or at the downstairs classroom sink. Staff stated that there has been an issue with the water heater where it keeps shutting itself off. A part has been ordered. Center needs to let specialist know when this has been repaired.

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