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Playworkz Early Care & Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City
1165 Gorsuch Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21218
Quick Facts
Capacity
19 children
Age range (listing information)
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 338-1338
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
155662
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
The purpose of this page is to raise community awareness about the reopening of Playworkz Early Care & Learning Center.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.02.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a license displayed in a conspicuous space. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 21 files; none were complete or correct. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC had not been presented with a current Personneel List by the center; a Personnel List was presented to LS during inspection | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Current Staffing Patterns were not posted for either classroom.; Staffing Patterns posted during inspection | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The centered partnered with a Judy Center and allowed them to use space in the basement. OCC had not approved the arrangement. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is currently no Director qualified individual in the center. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.06.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center currently does not have a qualified preschool/infant / toddler Director | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member without an OCC clearance was supervising a group of toddlers by herself in the infant Room | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Other | 13A.16.07.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 saff members without complete OC clearances supervising children | |||
| 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.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two emergency cards did not contain complete physician contact information. One emergency card did not contain complete emergency contact information. | |||
| 2019-12-03 | 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.16.08.03D(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 | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: BCFD fire permit expired on 09-30-2019. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Three files did not contain written information about the child's needs; corrected immediately | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Four child files did not contain a service agreement. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: All child files were reviewed. .Two child file's did not contain complete health assessments. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff file did not contain Medical Report, certificates or transcripts, proof of age, or staff orientation. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The water temperature was measured at 139 degrees. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed two plastic bags with used diapers sitting on the stairwell leading to the playground; a diaper pail with lid was being stored in the kitchen immediately next to a cabinet used to store food. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff file did not contain a Medical Report. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: An individual listed on the Personnel List as an aide had not completed required continued training. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Written indivualized activity plans were not in use. | |||
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