Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Sheikh, Tahmina
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
Lancelot Cross,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
161731
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
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About the Provider
Sheikh, Tahmina is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Ellicott City 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, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a child that is enrolled and does not have documentation of a lead screening. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has not taken attendance the last three months. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that did not contain documentation of a lead screening and updated immunizations. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was an electrical outlet that was not capped. The provider capped it during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider could not produce the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: The daily schedule was not posted. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider could not produce the emergency and disaster plan so the LS could not determine if the plan was updated. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cleaning supplies in the lower level bathroom under the sink, the cabinet was not locked. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed emergency cards for BP and KG needing the doctors information and an update - send to OCC when corrected | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 emergency cards that need the child's doctors information added to the emergency card | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe permission in the children's files for 4 children, LH, ZH, KG and LS to allow the children to sleep in pack and plays - all the children mentioned are between the ages of 12 months and 24 months | |||
| 2021-10-26 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe COVID training for the Provider, the Additional Adult and the Substitutes (2) - | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider stated a woman her husband knew and her 9 year old child moved into the basement sometime in May and stayed through June and a the beginning of July - the woman stated she did not have a job and needed a lace to stay until she found a job and new place to live. The initial plan was for this too be a very temporary situation but it lasted about 2 months. The Provider did not inform the Office of Child Care of the new resident as per regulation. Corrected. | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider stated the woman living temporarily in the basement was over the age of 18 years and would have had to submit a release of information form to be cleared - Corrected. | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider stated the woman living temporarily in the basement was over the age of 18 years and would have had to apply for a federal and state background check - the Provider stated the temporary resident was living in the home for about 2 months - Corrected. | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider stated the woman living temporarily in the basement and her 9 year old child would have had to of had a medical completed and sent to the Office of Child Care - Corrected. | |||
| 2020-05-12 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of lead screening for one child. Submit copy of lead screening. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Reviewed two incomplete emergency forms. Submit copy of fully completed forms. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of form submitted for one family member. Submit required form. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed cleaning supplies under the deck on the left side of the home. Make inaccessible. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of training completed between December 1, 2017 and November 30, 2018. Reviewed 25 hours of approved training completed since December 1, 2018. Submit written statement ensuring 12 hours of training will be completed each year. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of daily schedule. Submit a copy. | |||
| 2019-11-08 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of screen time policy. Submit a copy before giving it to each parent. | |||
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