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S.T.A.R.S. Learning Center
Laurel, MD
· Prince George's County
9535 Whiskey Bottom Road,
Laurel, MD 20723
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 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
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 498-5285
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140104
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
Reviews
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About the Provider
Our philosophy is simple, we are committed to bringing the highest quality of early childhood education and care to our children and their families at an affordable cost. By teaching children how to be young thinkers, we believe that they will be able to make good choices. All children deserve love, attention, and nurturing.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed children's files and found that 6 emergency forms were incomplete | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: One child is missing the lead form and 3 are missing the 2nd lead testing. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed seven children's medication forms were incomplete. One child also had medication indicated in the Health Assessment but no medication present at the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the personnel list with S.Hicks and will need a revised list to either include or remove 2 summer help (SH and RH). | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was unable to review files for SH and RHjr at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was unable to review orientations for KL, ZH and FS. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed files for staff and found medicals for SH, ZH and KL were over 5 years old. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed medications and found 2 that were expired in June 2025 | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-04-19 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Missing items: daily pick up person, hours and days of attendance, and physician information on front and back of form where applicable, | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the appropriate lead testing for one child. Provider must immediately submit evidence of at least one lead test or evidence of an appointment to obtain one from a Health Care Provider. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a Volunteer alone with ten children. Volunteers may not supervise a group of children and must be supervised by a child care teacher or director. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several missing boards in the wooden fence. Provider must repair the fence and submit evidence of the repair to the office by April 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several pins missing in the border surrounding the play equipment. Provider must repair the border and submit evidence of the repair by April 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Lysol, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer on a shelf next to the changing table accessible to children in the toddler room. Provider corrected on site. LS also observed Clorox wipes, Lysol, Pine Sol, and liquid hand soap in an unlocked vanity cabinet in the preschool bathroom. Provider corrected on site. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two uncapped electrical outlets that were accessible to children. Provider corrected by capping the outlets. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe physician information for every form reviewed. Facility must submit corrected forms by Tuesday April 26, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a parent assessment that is signed and dated for every form reviewed. Facility must submit the correction by Tuesday April 26, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 that was administered at 12 months and again at 24 months. Facility must submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider by Tuesday April 26, 2022. | |||
| 2021-12-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03D | Closed |
| Findings: LS observed a Parent Policy Agreement that is provided to families and a copy of the Child Care Aware Agreement, however LS did not observe a copy of either Agreement signed by the Complainant. | |||
| 2021-03-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the appropriate lead test for each child under the age of six years old. Children needing an annual medical evaluation and lead test at 12 months of age must provide to the Facility within 2 business days evidence of an appointment made to receive the medical evaluation and lead test. | |||
| 2020-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe face coverings on staff and children ages 5 years old or older per COVID19 State of Emergency Executive Order on July 31, 2020 for all businesses. Facility must ensure that face coverings are being worn all day both inside and outside. | |||
| 2020-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe clear, fragrance-free liquid soap in the first aid kit. Provide must maintain a complete first aid kit at all times with all required items on the First Aid Supply List. A clear, fragrance-free liquid soap must be added to the kit. | |||
| 2020-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a thermometer being used to gauge the appropriate temperature. Provider must install a thermometer to ensure refrigerated food is maintained at or below 40 degrees F. | |||
| 2020-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a thermometer being used to gauge the appropriate temperature. Provider must install a thermometer to ensure frozen food is maintained at or below 0 degrees F. | |||
| 2020-05-04 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Ms. Hicks stated that Ms. Hill who is assigned infant teacher also supervise school age children in afternoon. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed milk bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with name and dates. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed few electrical strips that needs to be capped. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns were not posted. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed green materials coming out that can be tripping hazard underneath of mulch in toddlers classroom. Observed broken basketball hoop laid in front yard that needs to be removed. Observed uneven ground and need safety material on bottom of the metal slide in preschool playground. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed broken shield fixture in basement classroom. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Ms. Hicks stated that Ms.Hill who is infant toddler teacher also supervise school age children in aftercare. | |||
| 2019-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed pilling and chipping paint through out the center in all classrooms, bathrooms, by stairs. Observed ventilation fans in all bathrooms need to be clean. Observed loose sharp metal heating cover that needs to be attached back in basement classroom. Observed big red shelf in basement classroom exposing nails on bottom needs to be fix and secured to wall. | |||
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