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St. Matthew's UME Education Center
Bowie, MD
· Prince George's County
14900 Annapolis Road,
Bowie, MD 20715
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33259
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
Our program provides a happy, enriching, and productive first school experience for young children. It is our firm belief that positive attitudes formed in the crucial first years will continue throughout our students’ lives, and that well-planned learning experiences in the early years will benefit not only the individual child, but the community and country as well. The EEC’s program is developmental in approach with emphasis placed on the child learning and achieving at an individually appropriate level. Within our predictable daily schedule, there is moderate structure, flexibility in attitudes and methods, and the belief that each child must be free to gain confidence in his/her abilities. There is a time for structured activities when the teacher can present cognitive training or materials to a small group. There is order and routine as children clean up, get ready for different activities, follow directions, and recognize the needs and rights of others. There is also a time for “free play†when a wide variety of materials and experiences are available for children to make choices. In the words of James Hymes, “free play is thinking time for young children, language time, problem solving time, memory time, planning time, investigating time, organization of ideas time…†In the words of young children, “free play is fun!â€
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he was acting out that day and overstimulated, when he took off down the hall. The assistant director stated that she lost sight of the child, and was actively searching for the child along with other staff in the building. The child was discovered approximately two minutes later coming out of an elevator on another side of the building. The assistant director stated that this child always takes off and runs and hides, and normally hides under benches or desks. The assistant director also stated that this child has behavior issues. Being a known runner, the child was put in a situation where they could run off again, and was alone for at least 2 minutes in an elevator before he was found. An employee may not subject a child to neglect. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he was acting out that day and overstimulated, when he took off down the hall. The assistant director stated that she lost sight of the child, and was actively searching for the child along with other staff in the building. The child was discovered approximately two minutes later coming out of an elevator on another side of the building. This incident was not reported to Child Protective Services. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been neglected, shall report that belief directly to the protective services unit of the local department as required under Maryland law. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he was acting out that day and overstimulated, when he took off down the hall. The assistant director stated that she lost sight of the child, and was actively searching for the child along with other staff in the building. The child was discovered approximately two minutes later coming out of an elevator on another side of the building. The assistant director stated that this child always takes off and runs and hides, and normally hides under benches or desks. The assistant director also stated that this child has behavior issues. Being a known runner, the child was put in a situation where they could run off again. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he was acting out that day and overstimulated, when he took off down the hall. The assistant director stated that she lost sight of the child, and was actively searching for the child along with other staff in the building. The child was discovered approximately two minutes later coming out of an elevator on another side of the building. The assistant director stated that this child always takes off and runs and hides, and normally hides under benches or desks. The assistant director also stated that this child has behavior issues. Being a known runner, the child was put in a situation where they could run off again. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times, which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff member in room # 2 whom LS has not received a criminal background check or a Release of Information for. The staff member started at the center in September, 2024. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a qualified teacher in room # 2. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An employee may not subject a child to abuse, neglect, mental injury, or injurious treatment. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. If a child has been subjected to injurious treatment, it shall be reported to the office. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint alleges that a staff member was overheard telling a child that she was going to call the police on a child who was misbehaving and that they were going to handcuff him. LS interviewed the director and five staff members in reference to the complaint. One staff member from room 113 stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. The operator shall ensure that the child discipline policy is followed by each employee. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-04-07 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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