Licensed Child Care Center
Mrs. Tameka's Peas In A Pod Learning Center
Essex, MD
· Baltimore County
Back River Neck Road,
Essex, MD 21221
Quick Facts
Capacity
21 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
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
254144
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
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About the Provider
Mrs. Tameka's Peas In A Pod Learning Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Essex MD, with a maximum capacity of 21 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Saturday, 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-24 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: The director could not provide the criminal background report for a staff member that came directly from CJIS to the center and with the center's name on it. . A report was provided by the employee from another program. | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a site visit to the center, licensing specialist observed water stained ceiling tiles in several rooms of the building. The director disclosed that the ceiling tiles had been that way every since the program opened. | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.05.08G(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The bathroom for the children to use does not have natural ventilation nor mechanical ventilation. | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was able to provide 4 clock hours of training for the prior 12 month period. He will need to complete 20 hours of continued training by May 31, 2021.. Director provided documentation of completed training.. | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Aerosol container of disinfectant and sunblock was stored on a low shelf . Items were removed in the presence of the licensing specialist. Door to a storage closet was open and the Licensing specialist observed propane gas tank, cans of paint, cleaning products in the area. Director closed the door; however there wasn't a child proof device on the door. | |||
| 2021-05-20 | Other | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed uncapped electrical outlets. This was corrected while licensing specialist was present. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Due to open noncompliance for this regulation compliance was checked for this inspection. The form for the one child enrolled was missing parent's work telephone number and source of health care number. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Due to open noncompliance for this regulation compliance was checked for this inspection. The parental statement of the child's health was not available. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Due to open noncompliance for this regulation compliance was checked for this inspection. A health assessment could not be provided. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The activity area has worn and scattered surface covering. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: The outdoor play equipment mostly plastic wheel toys need cleaning prior to usage. Director stated the equipment has not been used in a year and it has been sitting in the elements and not in a storage unit. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director completed 6 clock hours of continued training in the specified 12 month of employment. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director did not document the continued training on the professional development plan. | |||
| 2020-06-04 | Other | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, LS and supervisor reviewed emergency cards (3) and they were missing physician information. LS advised Director to have parents add physician information and send picture or statement of corrections to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-06-04 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, director did not have staffing pattern posted. Director should post staffing pattern as soon as possible and send picture or statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of a selection of child records, there were at least two records missing Part II of the Health Inventory form and Lead Screening. Program should review all the children's records and ensure that all records contain Part II of the Health Inventory and Lead Screening are in files. Program should send statement of corrections to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of children records, program has at least one child in care who is missing Medication Authorization Form. Program should have parent take child to the doctor or complete Medication Authorization Form, if form is still needed. Program should send copy of form or statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of staff records, program has four staff members missing copies of medical reports in file and one new staff member (J.W) who needs to have a medical completed. Program should send statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon LS arrival to the center, there was an Aide (R.W) left in charge of a 2yr old group of three children. Later, the child care teacher (T.W) arrived at the center and came into the 2yr old room. In addition, during inspection LS observed teacher of preschool room (C.R) that left the room to get materials and left the Aide (J.W) in the room alone with four children. Program Director advised that Aides may never be left alone with children. These issues were corrected during time of inspection. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon LS arrival to the center, program had assigned an Aide to be in charge of a group for a portion of the morning. This was noted on the staffing pattern and was in practice at the program. Program was advised that Aides may not be left in charge of groups. Program corrected during time of inspection. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection on infant room and discussion with Director, they do not have infant activity plans that address children's normal pattern of activities, sleeping and eating. Program currently have two infants enrolled in care, one present during time of inspection. Program should complete an activity plan with parents and have plan posted or placed in infant room. Program should send activity plans for two enrolled infants to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection on infant room and discussion with Director, they do not have infant activity plans that are consistent with the child's needs and capabilities. Program currently have two infants enrolled in care, one present during time of inspection. Program should complete an activity plan with parents and have plan posted or placed in infant room. Program should send activity plans for two enrolled infants to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of infant room, preschool room and 2yr old room, LS observed toys (dolls, kitchen set, stroller covers, seat play toy for non-walkers, etc) that needed to be cleaned. Toys had dirt and dust build up on them. In addition, in the infant room, the refrigerator, diaper changing table shelves and cribs and crib mats needs to be cleaned of dirt and dust build up. Lastly, program needs to clean high chairs and yellow and green chairs used in and outside of the classrooms. Refrigerator had dirt and dust build up and food stains on the inside of it. Also, LS observed high chair with old food (cookies) in the seat and on the table top part of the chair used for eating. Program advised of the importance of cleanliness and sanitation. Program should send pictures or statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the preschool room, there was scissors in reach of children. In addition, program is using large plastic ziplock bags to store toys; program should remove toys from plastic bags and place in bins or containers. Program Director should send pictures of corrections to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-02-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program has water temperature that measured at 136 degrees. Program should turn temperature down to 120 or lower and send statement of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-02-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program did not have current and complete staffing patterns posted in rooms. Program should complete staffing patterns and post. Program should also send pictures or statement of corrections to the OCC ASAP. | |||
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