Middletown UM Church Kids Club/PTO/Preschool - Middletown MD Licensed Child Care Center

7108 Fern Circle , Middletown MD 21769
(301) 371-5550

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to MUMC’s Preschool, Kids Club, and Parents Time Out. We are excited to offer these ministry opportunities for the children of our community and surrounding areas.

Preschool - We offer classes for 3, 4, and 5 year old children. The 3 year old program is offered Tuesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00-11:30 or 12:30-3:00. The 4 year old program meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday through Friday from 9:00-11:30 or 12:30-3:00. The 5 year old program is Monday through Friday from 9:00-12:30.

Kids Club/Parents Time Out (PTO) - Kids Club provides before and after school care for children Preschool through Middle School Monday through Friday from 7:00-6:00. Parents Time Out is a one day a week program for children ages 6 months to 3 years old. Children ages 6 months to 2 years old meet Tuesday or Wednesday from 9:00-12:00. Children 2 and 3 years old meet Monday through Thursday from 9:00-1:00.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 88540
  • Capacity: 166
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Middletown Elementary
  • District Office: Region 12 - Frederick County Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 696-9766 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.03.04C Open
Findings: At the time of inspection, LS observed three children that were missing source of healthcare information. Facility is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to LS.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.03.04E Open
Findings: At the time of inspection, nine children were missing documentation of age-appropriate lead testing. Facility is to review records for these children and submit evidence of age-appropriate lead testing for each child to LS.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, records of criminal background check results were missing in staff files for 9 staff members. Facility is to submit a written statement of correction regarding the maintenance of these records in all staff files.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, LS did not observe staff orientation verification for three staff members. Facility to submit evidence of completed staff orientation for these staff to LS.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.09.01C(6) Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, LS did not observe a screen time policy for the facility. Facility is to submit evidence of a written screen time policy to LS.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.09.02B(4) Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, LS did not observe evidence of written activity plans for infants and toddlers. Facility is to submit evidence of updated plans for all enrolled infants and toddlers.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, the emergency escape route was not posted in the following auxiliary spaces: 102N (Library), 107N (STEM), 102S, Gymnasium, and 101N (Music). LS asked facility to post emergency escape routes in all auxiliary spaces and submit evidence to LS.
2024-04-09 Full 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: At the time of inspection, LS observed the temperature of the refrigerator where children's lunches are stored above 40 degrees F. Director adjusted the temperature of the fridge at the time of inspection.
2023-03-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: LS reviewed teacher continuing trainings. 2 teachers were missing hours. Facility will send corrections.
2022-09-13 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: The staffing patterns on file are not current and do not reflect the staff and usage of the classrooms. Facility will submit current staffing patterns reflecting the classroom names, ages served, capacity and staffing. The facility will post the current staffing patterns in the classrooms.
2022-09-13 Complaint 13A.16.05.08B Corrected
Findings: During the inspection, LS observed bathrooms and changing stations that are not in the classrooms. The staff were interviewed and stated that the children are taken to the bathroom / changing areas in sets of 2 due to the safe sanctuary rules of the church. Director stated that they are fully staffed and are able to provide additional staff during bathroom / transition times to maintain staffing / ratio at all times but admits that the teachers may have had times that they did not request additional support during bathroom / changing routines. Facility will submit a statement of corrections to include the procedure for requesting additional support to maintain ratio if a teacher needs to leave the room for any reason.
2022-09-13 Complaint 13A.16.07.06C Corrected
Findings: During the inspection, the facility had 2 teachers working in the same classroom together that have not received clearance on all background checks. Director understands that the facility must receive confirmation of staff clearances and approval for position before the staff is allowed to work in the facility or be left alone with children. Facility will submit a statement of correction to LS to include how they will ensure they have received approval from the office.
2022-09-13 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: During the inspection LS spoke with teachers regarding procedures for taking children to the bathroom, diapering and leaving the room for any reason. Teachers stated that they have a safe sanctuary requirement to take 2 children with them when they need to go to the bathrooms/changing areas. At times the teacher that remains in the classroom is left out of ratio during those bathroom/changing routines. Facility confirmed that the 2 year old children may at times be left out of ratio as they were unsure of the ratio of 2's room but felt that they had additional staff to cover if they need extra support.
2022-09-13 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: During the inspection the LS observed several new staff members that have not yet been approved for the position that has been requested by the facility working in a classroom together. The facility was reminded that all new staff will need to have qualifications reviewed and approved by the office before the staff is used in that position. Facility will submit statement of correction regarding how they will ensure that all staff have been fully approved by the office before they are used in a classroom.
2022-04-27 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Several children's files were missing source of healthcare and or emergency contact's addresses. LS advised director to audit additional files and make corrections to all missing information. Director will submit written confirmation of correction within 10 operating days.

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