Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Pamela Mascaro
Prince Frederick, MD
· Calvert County
Walters Lane,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
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
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
160882
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Pamela Mascaro. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
Pamela Mascaro is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Prince Frederick 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 - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one emergency form that needs to be updated. Please have parents update and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has an above ground pool on the premises. The provider stated the pool has not been opened in at least one season and it is not currently open now. While present at the provider's home today, LS observed the ladder was up, but the padlock on the ladder was not locked. LS also observed the gate that used to be across the ladder was not in place during the inspection today. Please add the gate back to the ladder and ensure the padlock is locked. If the provider decides to open the pool this season, please make sure the pool alarm is in the pool and in working order. Please send photos of the gate in place and the lock locked. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have her gate in place at the door leading into the kitchen, which is off limits to the child care children. LS also observed the door to the laundry room open when going to check the bathroom. LS closed the laundry room door during inspection. Please add the gate back to the doorway leading to the kitchen and send a photo or receipt to the LS. Please also add a tension or pressure gate to the bottom of the deck steps and send a photo or receipt to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one child missing Part 1 and Part 2 of the health inventory forms. There is one child missing an immunization record. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There are three children missing blood lead test results. Obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider keeps a written record of attendance in a 'calendar keeper'. Attendance was documented and accurate during inspection today. Provider appears to be marking attendance for the entire week. Please take attendance daily so it is an accurate reflection of actual attendance. Provider is not having parents verify their children's attendance. Provider stated she will implement a 'sign in, sign out' record and have parents sign that daily so their children's attendance is verified. Please send LS a copy of this sign in, sign out record. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 5 children who did not have documentation in their files that the Parent's Guide to Regulated Child Care consumer education information was given to parents. Please give parents this information, have them document they received it and add this documentation to the children's files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two emergency forms need to be updated by parents. Obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sheet in one pack and play to not be tightly fitted. The sheet was a standard size crib sheet and not a sheet specifically made for a pack and play. Provider removed the sheet while Licensing Specialist was present and stated she has another sheet that fits the pack and play and will use that going forward. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's training for 2023-2024 was completed late, but is complete. This is corrected. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has no documentation that emergency drills have been conducted twice per year. Provider is reminded emergency disaster drills should be practiced and documented at least twice per year. LS will send provider an updated log that includes fire and emergency disaster drills. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not update the emergency disaster plan. Please update and send copy to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit is missing 2 rolls of gauze. Please obtain and add to first aid kit. Send receipt or photo to LS. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed lighters in an unlatched drawer in the kitchen and Lysol spray, room spritz, and nail polish remover on the desk during the inspection. Provider relocated all of these items while LS was present. This is corrected. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one child who needs their emergency form updated. Please obtain from parent, add to file and send a copy of the updated form to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has an above ground pool on the property. During the inspection today, the lock on the permanent ladder was not locked and the gate that is usually across the ladder was not in place. There was also a portable ladder hanging from the side of the pool fencing that was accessible to children. Provider had children inside, so, at the provider's direction, Licensing Specialist removed the portable ladder from the fence and put it on the patio, away from the pool. Provider stated she would put it away after hours. Provider should lock the ladder lock and put the gate back in place immediately. Provider stated she has a pool alarm and it is in the pool when it is open. Send photos of gate in place and ladder lock locked to Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist may be required to return to the home to observe the corrections if documentation of the corrections is not received by next week. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider only completed 4 of the required 12 hours of training for her April 2022-23 training cycle. Provider should complete 8 more hours of continued training immediately. Provider should complete an additional 12 hours of training for her April 2023-24 training cycle by April 30, 2024. Please send copies of certificates to Licensing Specialist once completed. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a lighter and sharp knives in one of the kitchen drawers. Provider removed them from the drawer and made them inaccessible during the inspection and plans to move them upstairs after hours today. This was corrected during inspection. Provider is reminded that all items that are potentially hazardous to children, including but not limited to sharp objects and knives, lighters, cleaning supplies and sprays, etc, should be kept inaccessible to children in care at all times. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: The following children do not have Part 2 of the health inventory form on file today: JB, BM, OM, LS. JB is missing an immunization record. Obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There are no lead blood test results on file during inspection today for JB, OM. Obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: There are no contracts on file today for the following children: JB, HG, OG, AK, LS. Obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no consumer education pamphlet info on file for any of the children. Obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider completed and submitted 8 hours of continued training for the 2021-2022 training cycle, but did not submit additional training. 12 hours of continued training is required per year. Provider has completed 6 hours of continued training for 2022-2023 training cycle. LS will use 4 of those hours to make up for the missing hours for 2021-2022. This corrects this non-compliant item. Provider should complete and submit 10 hours of continued training for the 2022-2023 training cycle by 4-30-23. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's 1st Aid and CPR has expired. Provider has a class scheduled the first week of April. Once training is complete, send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no fire drill completed in December 2022 and no emergency drills conducted in 2022. Provider is reminded that fire drills are to be practiced and recorded once per month and emergency drills are to be conducted at least twice a year. Please send written correction to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider cannot locate emergency preparedness plan. LS sent a template to provider on another occasion so provider has it to recreate it. Please recreate the plan and remember to review annually. Please send copy of plan to LS. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Lic Spec observed several sharp objects in one drawer in the kitchen and hair products under the sink in the bathroom. Provider removed the sharp objects from the kitchen drawer. Please remove the hair products from under the bathroom sink or put a childproof latch on the cabinet. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency form for RP needs to be updated. Please obtain update from parent and send copy to LS. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a stuffed toy and doll and a thicker, silk like blanket in a play yard that a 14 month old child was resting in. These soft bedding items should not be in the play yard while the child is in it. Provider removed these items while LS was present, therefore, this was corrected on site. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.08.01D(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: During inspection, provider placed 14 month old child in an approved sleep source (portable play yard). The play yard was around the corner from where provider was sitting with LS. Provider and LS could hear the child, but the child could not be seen. Child was only asleep for approximately 15-20 minutes before waking and provider immediately went to the child and took her out of the play yard. LS and provider discussed moving the play yard into the more open area of the space or using a video and audio monitor to be able to see into the play yard. Provider has a video and audio camera system with a portable monitor and stated she will put in place. Please send photo of camera set up and monitor once in place. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been conducting fire or emergency drills, therefore there is no record of the drills. When provider conducts a fire or emergency drill, the date and time of each drill must be recorded in writing. Please conduct and record a fire and emergency drill within 30 days of this inspection and send a copy of the record to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One emergency form was not up to date. Please have parent/guardian update form and send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's 1st Aid and CPR certification expired prior to provider obtaining current certification (expired January 2021, provider obtained current certification in February 2021). Provider is reminded 1st Aid and CPR certification should be current at all times. Since provider now has current 1st Aid and CPR, this has been corrected. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider does not have a written schedule of daily activities posted. Provider has a schedule, but it is not posted. Please post schedule and send picture to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been practicing fire drills or emergency drills with the children. Provider is reminded fire drills are to be practiced at least once per month and emergency drills are to be practiced at least twice a year. These drills should be recorded in writing. Provider should conduct a fire drill and an emergency drill within 30 days of this inspection and send a copy of the log to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not updated the home's written emergency and disaster plan. This plan is to be reviewed and updated if necessary at least annually. Please review and update the plan and send a copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a bottle of Clorox cleaner on a low shelf which was accessible to the children in care. Provider is reminded all cleaning products, disinfectant sprays, hand sanitizer, and all other potentially hazardous items must be kept in a location that is inaccessible to the children in care. Provider relocated the cleaner during inspection, so this is corrected. | |||
| 2020-06-08 | Other | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two emergency forms were not up to date during inspection (SH, BK). Please have parent/guardian update and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2020-02-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency forms for BF and SH need to be updated. Please have parent/guardian update and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2020-02-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Training for 2018-2019 training cycle was completed late. This is corrected. Provider should complete 12 hours of continued training by 4/30/2020 and send copies of certificates to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2020-02-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Fantastik cleaner on the floor and two beers in the child care refrigerator. Fantastik cleaner and beer was relocated during inspection. Corrected. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been keeping daily attendance. Regulations require that attendance be kept daily. LS will send a sample sign in/out sheet to provider. Provider is to immediately begin keeping attendance and send a copy of a completed attendance record to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no evidence that provider has given a written screen time policy to parents/guardians. Provider should create a screen time policy addressing the use of passive and interactive technology during child care hours and provide it to parents/guardians. Send copy of policy and evidence it has been shared with parents/guardians to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.06.02E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider's 1st Aid and CPR expired in November 2018 and new course was not taken until January 2019. Provider is reminded that 1st Aid and CPR are to be current at all times. New cards expire January 23, 2021. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no Health Inventory form on file today for one infant and no Part 2 of the health inventory form for one child. Please obtain from parent/guardian and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider should add an addendum to contracts that includes provider's discipline policy. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has not been conducting fire or disaster drills. Provider is reminded to conduct fire drills once per month and disaster drills at least twice per year. Provider should conduct a fire drill immediately and send copy of record to LS. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider has only completed 9 hours of continued training since April 2017. Provider should complete 3 hours of continued training immediately and submit copies of certificates to Licensing Specialist. Provider should complete an additional 12 hours of training by April 30, 2019 and submit copies of certificates to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 6 emergency forms that need to be updated. Please have parents/guardians update forms and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There is not an age appropriate lead screening for one four year old child on file today. Please ask parent/guardian to obtain screening (not blood test) from child's health care provider and add to child's file. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 children who are missing evidence that parent/guardian was given or advised how to find the parent's guide to regulated child care. Provider should obtain these from parents/guardians or add addendum to contract. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 20678
Viewing an Infant Daycare?
Helpful Resources
Choosing Infant Care
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Infant Licensing Guide
Read article →