Licensed Child Care Center
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Saint Stephen Creative Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
1527 Old Eastern Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21221
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 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
Rate Range
$125-$185 weekly
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (443) 772-4562
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15422
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland EXCELS Check Level 1 Rating
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
It is our goal here at the St. Stephens Creative Learning Center to prepare your son or daughter for a successful beginning in school. Our students have positive interaction with their teachers in and out of the classroom. We offer an environment that nurtures growth of your child through self-discipline and the development of acceptable social skills. Children also are given a foundation in:
Language, Mathematics, Reading, Scientific Thoughts, and Bible Lessons.
This is done through the use of computers, phonics, arts and crafts, creative movement, indoor and outdoor play, field trips, and guest speakers from various fields such as art, drama, music, and science.
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
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that several children missing health inventory part 1 and 2, missing emergency form and emergency did not have doctors information on and were not updated | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that the infant room staffing pattern was not correct | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that that preschool had chipped paint on the walls | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observe that the staff bathroom door was open and it contained cleaning supplies on the floor within reach of children | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed that playground needed more mulch to prevent tripping hazards and wood trim around playground is splitting | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that staff did not have staff orientation in there file | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(3) | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed in the infant room infants were watching tiv | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(4) | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that preschooler were watching a movie (boss Baby) | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.09.02A | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that the infant room did not have assigned primary care givers for infant and toddlerw | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that infant toddler did not have an activity plan | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.09.03B(4) | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that changing table in the bathroom under the mat was dirty | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Open |
| Findings: Ls observed that 1 medication di not have medication dosage duration or expiration packaging was missing | |||
| 2024-07-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed in room 5 the floor panel on wall was peeling off and had sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-07-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11D(2) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed that staff using a trash can to dispose of dirty pull ups with no lid . | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed water dripping from the ceiling in hallway. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed water dripping from the ceiling in the hallway. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed on the playground sharp lawn equipment in a playhouse within reach of children, rubber exposed on ground that can cause a potential tripping hazard for children. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed that emergency and disaster plans were not practice once per month | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed that the emergency diaster plan was not updated | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the staffing patterns in room 2 and room 5 were not updated with the correct staff | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that room 2 has 1 staff member who has not been cleared by our office. Room 5 has a staff member that has not been cleared by our office. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed that the Van did not have a sticker, and acting director did not have keys to open the Van. The acting director also stated that they do not use the Van to transport the children. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection staff person could not locate the continue training hours. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection preschool teacher could not locate the continue trainings hours required. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection preschool teacher could not locate required training hours. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.11C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection preschool teacher could not locate required training hours. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection preschool teacher could not locate required training hours. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two children were missing Physician information on their Emergency Forms. On 09/15/2021 Director sent updated Emergency forms. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed; Room 5 has peeling paint and drywall near the sink, the bathroom had cracked floor tiles. Room 3 has cracked floor tiles The hallways have cracked tiles The boys bathroom in the hall near Room 2 has cracked floor tiles. The entry foyer has cracked and missing floor tiles On October 8, 2021, Director sent pictures of replaced cracked and broken tiles On October 18, 2021, Director sent picture of repairs to wall near the sink in Room 5. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The steps leading to the entrance of the building has crumbling concrete. On Octoeber 13, 2021 Director sent a picture of the new concrete steps. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, specialist observed broken floor tiles in the preschool bathrooms. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed carpets in the classrooms that need cleaning. On October 26, 2021, Specialist conducted follow up visit and observed new carpets in the classroom. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 Vans are being stored in the playground area. On February 21, 2022, Director sent a picture of playground, and both vans have been removed, non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed; Broken Gate entering the playground Missing, broken and splintering wood on the playground fence all around the playground Several holes at the base of the fence posts and elsewhere around the fence. Weeds that need to be cut 2 Vans in the playground space. A missing section of fence between the egress yard and the playground. The egress yard to the playground has an old carpet and other discarded items. On October 26, 2021 during a follow up visit, Specialist observed two sections of fence that have fallen; one giving access to Back River Neck Road and the other giving access to a wooded area behind the center. On November 30, 2021, Director submitted a deposit receipt and email from fencing company showing the fence is going to be replaced starting January 6, 2022. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: The support post for the green tire swing needs to be anchored. The basketball portable hoop being supported by cinder blocks is leaning and may fall over. The post is rusty. On October 26, 2021 Specialist conducted a follow up visit, basketball hoop has been removed and green tire swing has been anchored. | |||
| 2021-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed the following; Room 5; the door to the janitors closet was not locked, the door to a 2 storage closets were not locked and all contains items that can be potentially harmful to children in care. On October 8, 2021, Director sent pictures of locks that have been added to the doors that needed locks. Non compliance corrected. | |||
| 2020-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program has one classroom that is missing a staffing pattern. Program should find and post staffing pattern in Room #3 and send picture of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program has two classrooms that do not have an escape route floor plans posted. Program should post escape plans in classrooms and send pictures of correction to the OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-06-03 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-06-03 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several plastic bags in children's cubbies that held change of clothes and napping sheets. Director removed at time of inspection and will monitor on an ongoing basis to ensure safety and compliance. | |||
| 2020-06-03 | Other | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center stated that their Child Care refrigerator is not working as of last week and that they are using the full size staff refrigerator until a new refrigerator arrives. Upon inquiry, center stated they did not have a thermometer in that refrigerator that they are using for the children's food and milk. Center moved the thermometer from the non-working refrigerator to the staff refrigerator used in the interim at time of inspection for correction. Center will monitor on an ongoing basis to ensure that refrigeration is at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below and freezer is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Center will submit photo of new child care refrigerator upon delivery. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe a snack menu posted or any other form of documentation of snacks served daily. Director stated that meals are provided in the summer by the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Food Service Program and that menu was posted. Center must begin immediately to post a proposed snack menu that can be observed by parents and make any changes daily if other foods are substituted. The snacks served must comply with the USDA guidelines. Center will correct immediately and will submit a copy to office within 5 working days. When the 2019-20 school year begins, center will post meal menu, as applicable and will submit a copy to office for documentation in file. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency and disaster plan was not practiced as required. Center will begin immediately and document as per regulations. Center will submit documentation of first drill within 10 working days for correction. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not updated the emergency and disaster plan at least annually as per regulations. Director will review, modify as needed and submit a corrected and updated form to office for correction within 10 working days. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe several of the random sample of emergency cards to be complete in all areas. One card did not have the permission to pick up completed, two cards did not contain the children's address, one card did not contain the parent signature, two cards did not contain the physician's information and one card did not contain the required yearly update. Center will review ALL children's files to ensure that they are complete in all areas and submit a letter of correction to office within 10 working days. Center will ensure that all new students have completed cards prior to admission to care. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe paper towels within easy access of the school age children's bathrooms. The paper towels were located in the classroom which is in a separate area than the bathrooms and a distance from the bathroom. Director stated she will put a table with paper towels and a trash can right outside the bathroom for easy access. Director will ensure this is corrected immediately and will submit photo of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observed the physician's portion of the Health Inventory in one child's file in a random sample reviewed at time of inspection. A child may not be admitted to care or remain in care without all required documentation as per regulations. Center will review ALL student files to ensure that each child has a completed physician's portion of the Health Inventory and will ensure that all new students have complete files prior to admission as per regulations. Center will have parent submit and will submit a statement of correction to office within 10 working days. | |||
| 2019-07-31 | Full | 13A.16.12.05H | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have the approved dish washing system in place at time of inspection. Center will ensure this system is used and will purchase the needed supplies and equipment which were once in place at this center. Center will post the approved dish washing procedure in kitchen for review with all staff to ensure ongoing compliance. Center will correct immediately and will submit photos of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not notify Office of Child Care of the addition of a staff member as required. As per Director, Aide began in August 2018 in the Academy but also was working as a floating Aide in the Preschool and School Age Before and After Care. Center closed the school year on Friday, June 14, 2019 and will be opening their summer program on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Center will submit the release of information and all other applicable documentation as per regulations prior to staff member returning to work. Personnel List/Staff Change form was submitted at time of inspection today. Release, medical, staff orientation and fingerprint dates will be submitted for review and approval prior to staff member returning to work. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have a staff orientation on file for the previously unreported Aide who is stated to have begun in August 2018. Center will ensure that this staff member has completed and submitted the staff orientation form to office prior to return to work for correction. | |||
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