Playworkz Early Care & Learning Center - Baltimore MD Licensed Child Care Center

1165 Gorsuch Avenue , Baltimore MD 21218
(410) 338-1338

About the Provider

Description: The purpose of this page is to raise community awareness about the reopening of Playworkz Early Care & Learning Center.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 155662
  • Capacity: 37
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Region 2 - Baltimore City
  • District Office Phone: 410-554-8300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-10-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: One child's file did not contain an emergency card.
2022-10-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: LS observed dirt and dust along both baseboards in the hallway between the front room and kitchen; the toilets in the downstairs basement were not clean-1 contained fecal matter and 1 had dead insect floating; the diaper changing area was not clean.
2022-10-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: First Aid Kit did not contain a functional flashlight.
2022-10-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.12.06E(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed bolles,food, and cups with child's but no date.
2022-03-15 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: The center did not respond to multiple contacts including emails and phone outreach regarding an Employment Verification for an individual whose name was associated with the center and had an alert issued. . Jacqueline Weldon, am employee who began at the center the week of March 7th, was supervising a group of children without required background clearances.
2022-03-15 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS observed a room of 8 children resting with no adult in the room.
2021-11-30 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Six child files were reviewed; 1 emergency card did not contain complete physician contact information.
2021-11-30 Full 13A.16.05.12A Corrected
Findings: A new climbing structure is being built on the playground observed equipment pieces, boxes, accessible to children; playground is off limits until construction is complete; the height of the structure and safety requirements were discussed with Ms. Patterson; Ms. Patterson will provide photos of the structure so that OCC can review for safety compliance.
2021-11-30 Full 13A.16.12.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: LS observed whole milk being served to children over 2 years of age
2020-12-18 Mandatory Review 13A.16.02.03C(4) Corrected
Findings: BCFD Fire Permit expired on 09-30-2019.
2019-12-03 Complaint 13A.16.08.03D(1) Corrected
Findings: Observed 9 children (2 under the age of 2; 2 two year olds; and 5 three year olds) being supervised by one staff member
2019-12-03 Complaint 13A.16.05.01B Corrected
Findings: BCFD fire permit expired on 09-30-2019. Specialist spoke to Owner via phone; the Owner informed Specialist that a check for payment was to be picked up by BCFD on 12-03-2019; also stated that the fire alarm company was scheduled to be here at 11 AM to inspect the system (The phone conversation took place at 12:21pm)
2019-12-03 Complaint 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Two emergency cards did not contain complete physician contact information. One emergency card did not contain complete emergency contact information.
2019-10-30 Full 13A.16.09.02B Corrected
Findings: Written indivualized activity plans were not in use.
2019-10-30 Full 13A.16.08.03D(2)(d) Corrected
Findings: Observed 11 children including three two year olds being supervised by one staff member. One of the children was a seven year old known to the Director. The Director stated that a crossing guard from the school across the street brought him to Playworkz as he had not been picked up. The child was present for a few minutes before being picked up by an uncle. The Director knows the child's family.

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