Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Murphy, Alba
Olney, MD
· Montgomery County
Gelderland Court,
Olney, MD 20832
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 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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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
252322
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Murphy, Alba is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Olney MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 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, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Full | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe the completed updates of the following Release of Information forms, medical forms, or fire permit. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe lead testing or immunizations for two of the children in care. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe that the emergency and disaster plan was updated annually. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe the following items in the first aid kit: thermometer, band aids, small gauze pads, gloves, ice pack, and paper towels. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no emergency card for 1 child enrolled - update and send to OCC | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 emergency cards needing an annual update - update and send to OCC | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a lead screening for 1 child in care - update and notify OCC | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a gas lawn mower in the back yard - cover and send a picture of the correction. | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a statement regarding screen time in the contract - update and notify OCC | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not receive Medical Reports for the Provider, Additional Adult, nor Substitute by their previous anniversary date (May 31, 2021). | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe Fire Drills recorded March 2021, April 2021, July - December 2021, nor January - February 2022. Provider shall send Licensing Specialist a written statement demonstrating their understanding that Fire Drills be recorded every month. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two incomplete Emergency forms. Provider shall have the parents complete the Emergency forms and notify Licensing Specialist via email once complete. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three Emergency forms not updated within the past year. Provider shall have the parents review, sign, and date the Emergency forms, and notify Licensing Specialist via email once complete. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe appropriate evidence of blood lead testing in three children's records. Provider shall obtain evidence of appropriate blood lead testing for the three children, place the evidence in their child records, and notify Licensing Specialist via email once complete. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in the bathroom. Provider shall place paper towels in the bathroom and notify Licensing Specialist once complete. Corrected during inspection. Provider placed paper towels in the restroom. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe diapering procedures. Provider shall send Licensing Specialist evidence of diapering procedures via email. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a child napping in a room in the basement not approved by the OCC. Provider shall send Licensing Specialist a written statement demonstrating their understanding that they may not use rooms that are not yet approved by the OCC. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two electrical sockets not capped in the bathroom. Provider shall cap the electrical sockets and send photographic evidence once complete. Corrected during inspection. Provider placed caps on both electrical sockets. | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.06.02E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The CPR and first aid of the additional adult, expired last month. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.03E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The changing pad had an approximate two inch tear in it that would make sanitizing it difficult. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Evidence of consistent monthly fire drills, as well as emergency and disaster drills twice per year, were not observed. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The written agreement did not contain reference to the presence of the one year old dog. The discipline policy did not clearly state that time out is not used for children under age two. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: A large partially filled plastic rectangular storage box has a hinged lid with a hole but no lock joining the lid to the main unit. A torn screen and a rake were also not secured in the backyard. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: The cots were in storage and the portable cribs were being used for two toddlers and one two year old. Additionally there was no written permission for the toddlers. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency forms for three of the four enrolled children did not have an annual update. Forms must also be reviewed for other missing information on the front and the back. | |||
| 2019-04-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.03G | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider could only show evidence of drills conducted this year in January and March. | |||
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