Letter of Compliance Facility
✓ Licensed
St. Jerome's Academy Before & After
Hyattsville, MD
· Prince George's County
5207 Forty Second Place,
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Quick Facts
Capacity
146 children
Age Range
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Letter of Compliance Facility
Active License
License Number
251206
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Montessori Schools of Maryland
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
St. Jerome's Academy Before & After is a Letter of Compliance Facility in Hyattsville MD, with a maximum capacity of 146 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM August - June
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM August - June
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM August - June
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM August - June
- Friday 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.05.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed that the paint in both the boys' and girls' bathrooms is chipping and peeling paint on the stalls doors and some of the walls. Additionally, It was also observed peeling paint on the wall in the Math room. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed the playground pavement in some area are broken up in which can be a potential tripping hazards. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed that the Jungle Jump play equipment has broken components requiring immediate repair. Additionally, It was oberseved an old, rusted trash can holder with exposed, protruding screws accessible to the children. Please ensure these safety hazards are addressed promptly to maintain compliance with licensing standards. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Full | 13A.17.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that several staff were missing there medical evaluation | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist Amland and LS Supervisor Neal conducted a Complaint Investigation on today's date. Complainant alleged that one of the teachers had poked a student with a walkie-talkie in the stomach and the neck. This occurred after the teacher had asked the student to stop touching his hair, but did not. LS inquired about the allegations with the Director and two other staff. Teacher A stated that she did not witness the incident. The Teacher who had poked the child in the stomach told Teacher A about the incident, which was that he told the child he needed space several times, and the child did not move and told the Teacher he was an abuser. Per Teacher A, the Teacher used the walkie talkie to make the child move. Teacher B witnessed some of the incident. Teacher B informed LS that he witnessed the child in the Teacher's space, and that she touched his hair. Teacher B also informed LS that he witnessed the Teacher poking the child in her stomach lightly with the walkie talkie. According to injurious treatment, no child is to be subjected to physical discipline at any time. Teacher who poked the child is on administrative leave. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed allegations from the complaint. Teacher was observed to have poked the child in the stomach with a walkie talkie. The teacher admitted to the Director and to Teacher A that he had poked the child. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed adherence to discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 4 children needing an updated emergency form. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.04I(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an incident report for alleged incident that occurred on 02/20/2024. It was observed by staff that a child was hit in the nose with a ball. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.17.14.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 27 children present in room MP1, when the approved capacity is 24. LS observed 29 children present in room MP2, when the approved capacity is 24. LS observed 25 children present in room MP3, when the approved capacity is 24. Center did not submit Change in Facilities form for approval from the OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed the director, who stated that at the time of the incidents, The there were no policies or procedures in place for counting children before going inside from the playground, or once back inside the classroom. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.03.04I(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed the director, who stated that there was no incident report written for either incident referenced in the complaint at the time of the incident. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The principal stated that the incident in October, 2023 where the child was left unsupervised on the playground and found by the mother being beat up by another child, was made known to himself and the director the same day and the incident was reported the parents of both parties. The director stated that the second incident that occurred in November, 2023, where the child was left unsupervised on the playground, was not made known to him until after Christmas break in January, 2024. Neither incident referenced in the complaint was reported to CPS. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The principal stated that the incident in October, 2023 was made known to himself and the director the same day and the incident was reported the parents of both parties. The director stated that the second incident that occurred in November, 2023 was not made known to him until after Christmas break in January, 2024. Neither incident referenced in the complaint was reported to the OCC. No child should be subjected to injurious treatment. According to complaint investigation, in both incidents, the child had been left unsupervised on the playground. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that he was not initially notified about either incident immediately. The director stated that the first incident occurred in October, 2023, and the second incident occurred in November, 2023 before Thanksgiving, and he was not notified until after Christmas break this January, 2024. The director stated that there was no policy in place in reference to counting children before going inside from the playground, or once back inside the classroom. The director stated that the child was probably outside of 5-7 minutes each time before being discovered. LS also interviewed the school principal, who stated that on the second incident in November, 2023, it was relayed to him that the teachers lined up the children to take them inside, and the child referenced in the incident was standing and talking with a family on the playground, so he was not identified. The principal stated that when the teacher went back outside to find the child, the child was still standing and talking with a family. According to complaint investigation, in both incidents, the child had been left unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Complaint | 13A.17.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed director, who stated that the first incident where the child was left unsupervised on the playground and found by the mother being beat up by another child, occurred in October, 2023, and the second incident where the child was left unsupervised on the playground occurred in November, 2023 before Thanksgiving, and he was not notified until after Christmas break this January, 2024. The director stated that there was no policy in place in reference to counting children before going inside from the playground, or once back inside the classroom. The director stated that the child was probably outside of 5-7 minutes each time before being discovered. LS also interviewed the school principal, who stated that on the second incident in November, 2023, it was told to him that the teachers lined up the children to take them inside, and the child referenced in the incident was standing and talking with a family on the playground, so he was not identified. The principal stated that when the teacher went back outside to find the child, the child was still standing and talking with a family. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two children needing updated emergency forms. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.17.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 children needing part 1 of the Health Assessment. LS observe 6 children needing part 2 of the Health Assessment. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.17.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 5 children needing a lead screening. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.17.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe gauze pads, large gauze pads, a gauze roll, safety pins, triangular bandage, scissors, thermometer, flash light, tape, soap, tweezers, or a wash cloth in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2022-08-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-09-29 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed during the inspection that one child was missing the emergency form annual update. | |||
| 2021-09-29 | Full | 13A.17.03.04D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed during the inspection that one child was missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory form. | |||
| 2021-09-29 | Full | 13A.17.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection LS observed that there were two new employees that were unknown to the Office of Childcare. | |||
| 2021-09-29 | Full | 13A.17.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the flashlight in the first aid kit was inoperable. | |||
| 2020-11-17 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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