Registered Family Child Care Home
Maria Vaca de Paz
Gaithersburg, MD
· Montgomery County
Amity Drive,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Quick Facts
Capacity
7 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Registered Family Child Care Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Open
License Number
257068
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Maria Vaca de Paz is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Gaithersburg MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the charges for the approved substitute, the provider had not notified the OCC of these charges. The provider is to submit a statement of understanding that the OCC must be notified immediately of any and all pending criminal charges against an individual who has child care responsibilities. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the charges for the resident of the home, the provider had not notified the OCC of these charges. The provider is to submit a statement of understanding that the OCC must be notified immediately of any and all pending criminal charges against a resident of the home. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the charges for the resident of the home, the provider had not notified the OCC of these charges, or that this individual had moved out of the home. The provider is to submit a statement of understanding that the OCC must be notified immediately of any situation involving the home that may present a risk to the health, safety or welfare of children in care there. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.15.06.03D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this complaint inspection the provider does not have an approved substitute due to incomplete and not up to date medicals. The provider is to submit completed medicals to the LS immediately. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.15.06.03D(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the pending charges, this individual was the only substitute on file for the provider. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the provider is missing the source of health care, parent signature and date on one (1) emergency card. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the provider has a resident of the home that turned 18 on August 6th who has not submitted a notarized release to the OCC. The provider is to ensure this is completed and submitted to the OCC within the next 5 days. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the provider has a resident of the home that turned 18yrs on August 6th who has not applied for the Federal or Maryland State criminal background checks. The provider is to ensure these are completed within the next 5 days. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the provider has only completed 4.5hrs of training for the 12/2021-11/2022 training year. The provider is to complete the remaining hours within the next 30 days and submit evidence of completed trainings and the professional development plan to the LS. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is missing lead screening for 2 children enrolled in care. Provider to obtain these missing records and send LS an email when obtained. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is missing the annual update on 1 emergency card. Provider to obtain at pick up and send the LS an email when completed. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is missing the parent portion of 1 health assessment for an enrolled child. Provider to obtain this missing record and submit an email to the LS when obtained. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Conversion | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is missing 7.5hrs of training for her 12/2020-11/2021 training year. Provider to complete remaining hours and submit the certificates and professional development plan to the LS when completed. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has emergency cards missing source of health care. Provider to obtain this information and submit an email to the LS when completed. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Complaint | 13A.15.04.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the provider that at no time can she have anymore than 7 children present. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Complaint | 13A.15.04.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the provider that at no time can she have any more than 2 children present who have not reached their 2nd birthday. At time of inspection Provider had 4 children under the age of 2yrs. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Complaint | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the provider that she is to ensure the safety and security at all time for each child in care. Whether that be in the home, outside playing or while being transported off site. At the time of inspection the LS observed the resident child using hands on the other children, sometimes in an unsafe manner, the provider did not address it with the child. Also, at the time of inspection the LS observed the provider walk away from a child on the changing table several times. LS discussed with provider that she needs to be within reach of any child on the changing table at all times. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Complaint | 13A.15.12.01F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the provider that meals and snack need to be no more than 3hrs apart based on the duration of the child's attendance. At the time of inspection provider had a infant in the bouncer with a bottle propped with a blanket. LS discussed with provider that she has to hold the child while he drinks if he can not self feed. | |||
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