Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Maria Hernandez
Montgomery Village, MD
· Montgomery County
Strath Haven Court,
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
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
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 793-4694
Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
160300
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Maria Hernandez is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Montgomery Village 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 also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist noted that the emergency forms for children in care are outdated, and some that needed an annual update by parents. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist noticed a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom that was accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed no discipline policy for children in care. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider could not provide evidence of attendance being taken daily for children in care. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not have the 2024 fire/ emergency drills available. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no lead screenings for children in care and child records missing the health immunization part 2. Licensing specialist also observed an emergency form without the physician information. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed children older than 12 months in the playpen but no note of approval by parents. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not have a written screen time policy for parents. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Lysol spray and Windex accessible to children in care in the bathroom and living room. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.12.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe 1% milk in the refrigerator used for child care. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Releases of information and Medical evaluations that are over four years old (from 2019) | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed ants crawling on a child's lunchbox in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no suitable barriers such as a gate to protect children from accessing unapproved areas of the home. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed hazardous items in the cabinets such as cleaning agents and scissors in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed outdoor toys that had cobwebs and were covered in dirt and dust. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a child in care who is over one years old and did not have a written note from the parent approving them to sleep in a crib, | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: The sheets observed used for the cribs are too loose and too big for the cribs | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider left a 1 year old child in the basement to answer the door for the specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed drawers in the kitchen with no child proof devices. Drawers contained hazardous items such as scissors, can opener, and large metal utensils. One cabinet was also unlocked that contained a fire extinguisher, dish washer capsules, toothpaste, and multiple cleaning agents. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe the registration displayed as required at the beginning of the inspection. Provider obtained the registration and posted it. Provider is reminded that their current registration should be displayed at all times. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to obtain the required Release of Information or medical evaluation for the provider or substitute that was due October 31, 2020. Provider is asked to submit these documents to the OCC no later than August 18, 2021. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed emergency forms missing either the person authorized to pick the child up on a daily basis, an emergency contact person, and/or the child's physician or source of health care. Provider is asked to have this information completed and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed blankets in the play pens with sleeping children in them. Specialist reminded the provider that nothing should be placed in the play pen with a sleeping child. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review more than four hours of training completed by the provider between November 2019 and October 2020. Provider is reminded that the additional 8 hours of training needs to be completed by October 31, 2021. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02C(2)(b) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review the provider's professional development plan at the time of the inspection. Provider is asked to document all training completed between November 2019 and October 2021 on the plan and submit photographic evidence upon completion. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.07.07C(1)(a) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was left alone with the children in care several times while the provider went upstairs to retrieve documents. Provider is reminded that the Licensing Specialist is not an approved person to supervise the children in care. | |||
| 2021-08-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Open |
| Findings: Specialist observed diaper cream and plastic bags in reach of the children in the diaper changing area. Provider is reminded that these items and other potentially hazards items should be kept out of reach of the children. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider needs to purchase Fragrance Free Liquid Soap, and Disposable wash cloths for the first aid. Provider should put the paper towels into the first aid kit. Submit letter/receipt when items have been purchased and placed into kit. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Electrical outlets need covering both bathrooms. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: Please post the certificate of registration in a conspicuous location. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please secure appropriate barriers at the bottom of the basement staircase, at the top of the basement staircase and at the bottom of the bedroom level staircase. The door to the utility closet was not locked. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please have the parents fill in the missing highlighted information on three emergency cards. Correct by the end of business day today. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: A bottle of window cleaner was accessible to children's reach in the living room. Two cans of air freshener were accessible to children's reach in the main level bathroom and at the bottom of basement staircase. Please keep all potentially hazardous items out of reach of children. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Please place a roll of paper towels in the bathroom on main level. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please obtain Part I and Part II of the Health Inventory for two children. Please obtain a copy of the current immunization record for one child. Correct within 48 hours. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Please obtain a lead screening for one child. Please obtain lead blood test results for two children. Correct within 48 hours. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please have the parents fill out the missing highlighted information on all five emergency cards. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider must obtain written parental request to continue to nap a 20 month old child in the portable crib. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the time period of 10/2016 to 10/2017, the provider only completed 7 hours of training. The provider completed a total of 16 hours of training for the time period of 10/2017 to 10/2018, which is 4 hours more than needed, therefore the 4 extra hours will be applied to the 2016 to 2017 time period. The provider will need to complete at least one more hour of approved continued training to come into compliance. Please correct by 10/22/18. Please send a copy of the training certificate. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.06.02E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider's CPR and First Aid certification expired on 3/26/18, and she did not renew her certification until 6/10/2018. The provider must ensure that her CPR and First Aid certification maintains current at all times. Corrected. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please revise the posted written schedule of daily activities to add a second outdoor play time in the afternoon, then post the activity plan. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
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