Licensed Child Care Center
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Our Expanding World
Takoma Park, MD
· Montgomery County
7212 Flower Avenue,
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Quick Facts
Capacity
57 children
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
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 270-1818
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253880
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Our Expanding World is a Licensed Child Care Center in Takoma Park MD, with a maximum capacity of 57 children. This child care center helps with children in the 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an attendance list that was only signed by 11/42 children enrolled and present on 08/19/2024. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, facility did not have an emergency form for a child present and enrolled in care. The facility contacted the child's parent to submit the form via email. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed emergency forms that were not signed and/or updated annually by the child's parent. Licensing Specialist also observed emergency forms missing the physician information. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed children's files that did not have the appropriate medical evaluation documented. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child's file that did not have the appropriate lead screenings documented. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe current/accurate staffing patterns posted in Room 4 or Room 1. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an unknown person in the facility. OCC has not received notification or the required documents for the individual. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the broken door closer on the door that leads to classroom upstairs. Licensing Specialist also observed peeling paint in the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in the bathroom located in the basement. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe a staff member supervising the children. The staff member was around the corner by the diaper changing station of the classroom away from where the children were located. The second staff member assigned to the children was in the bathroom with a child. The door that leads to the upstairs classroom was also open at the time of no supervision. Licensing Specialist spoke with a staff member and reminded them to be where the children are at all times. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least two emergency forms missing the full physicians information and one missing an annual update. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least two children missing the appropriate lead screening. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed one activity plan missing the child's pattern of activities. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 8 infant and toddler plans that were not reevaluated at 3 months. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed only one emergency and disaster drill practiced in 2020. Facility shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed electrical sockets uncapped in Room 1 and Room 2. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The director placed caps on the sockets. | |||
| 2020-10-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no emergency telephone numbers posted near telephone in Room 3. Corrected at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of physician information for more than one child, no evidence of authorized pick up information for more than one child and no evidence of parent or guardian's name for one child. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no paper towels in bathroom for Room 2. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed infant/toddler classroom with 8 children, only two teachers and no qualified infant/toddler teacher. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of qualified infant/toddler teacher in Room 1. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of written individualized activity plan for infants or toddlers. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed diaper changing pad in disrepair. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed more than one child 12 months or older sleeping in a crib and no evidence of written authorization from parents or guardians requesting that child remain in the crib. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed infant swaddled and sleeping in bouncer seat. Teacher removed swaddle and placed infant in crib. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of gate between Room 4 and kitchen, unlocked door to utility room in Room 4 and cell phone in crib with sleeping infant. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.05A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed one infant swaddled in crib on tummy. Licensing Specialists advised teachers that infants cannot be swaddled. Licensing Specialists revisited classroom prior to end of inspection and observed infant swaddled. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.12.06B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed infant being fed a bottle in a bouncer seat. | |||
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