Sunshine Kids Learning Cottage - Columbia MD Registered Family Child Care Home

Cradlerock way , Columbia MD 21045
(253) 226-1077

About the Provider

Description:

Welcome to Sunshine Kids learning cottage. We are a State licensed home facility,located in Columbia Maryland, with a passion for early education. At Sunshine Kids we understand that your child's education and care is a priority,and that choosing the right program is a big decision. Our Early education program is a hands on curriculum, based on fun and learning. As a child care specialist it is my goal to make sure that the needs of every child is met throughout every stage of development making certain that your child will be fully prepared for kindergarten.

Additional Information:

We provide care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer before and after school care for school age children, ages 6-12 years of age. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children. This will be done through encouraging social, emotional and physical development. Sunshine Kids is dedicated to providing quality care in a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. It is our goal to help children realize their full potentials throughout their Early Childhood Years, while allowing parents and guardians to feel confident and secure with the care their children are receiving.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 250400
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Child Development Associate
  • Rate Range 12 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Schools Served: Cradlerock School (K-8)
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-12-07 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-01-26 Full 13A.15.02.01D Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe the certificate of registration displayed conspicuously where it can be seen. Provider corrected during the inspection.
2021-01-26 Full 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: Provider's basic first aid and CPR certification expired December 31, 2020. At no times may there be a lapse in certification. Provider must register for a class and complete training immediately.
2021-01-26 Full 13A.15.10.01A(3) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence that the home's written emergency and disaster plan is practiced with the children. Provider must submit evidence that the drills have been practiced during 2019 and 2020 and that at least one drill has been practiced during the month of January 2021.
2021-01-26 Full 13A.15.10.01B(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe the emergency escape route floor plan posted in or near the approved child care area. Provider will need to post the floor plan immediately and submit evidence showing that it is displayed.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.03.03B Corrected
Findings: The provider did not have a accurate record of children's attendance. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.03.04B Corrected
Findings: The provider had four children that were identified in several pictures that the provider did not have emergency cards for. Provider had 2 children signed in on a sign in sheet that she did not have emergency cards for. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.04.03A Corrected
Findings: The complainant states that on February 13th at 11:00 am that the provider had 10 children by herself. The sign in sheet stated that the provider had 8 children on this day. At time of inspection the provider had 8 children with two children under the age of two. However, the sign in sheet for 2.10.2020 has 9 children sign in for care. A child was signed in that the provider stated she didn't know the individual.. Also, on 2.18.2020, the sign in sheet has 10 children signed in for care. The sign in sheet had a child signed in on 2.18.2020 that the provider stated that is no longer enrolled. In addition, a child that was signed in that the provider stated she didn't know who the child was.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.05.04B(1) Corrected
Findings: The complainant stated that that he observed one outlet unplugged. Specialist did observe one unplugged electrical sockets in the activity room. Provider corrected at time of inspection.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.05.04B(2) Corrected
Findings: The provider did not have the barrier in place at the steps or the kitchen. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.08.01B(2) Corrected
Findings: On 2.10.2020, a child was signed in on the sign in sheet that the provider stated she didn't know the child. In addition, on 2.18.2020 a child was signed in that the provider stated that is no longer enrolled. Also, on 2.18.2020 a child was signed in that the provider could not identify. Pleases submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-02-18 Complaint 13A.15.08.01D(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: The complainant states the provider indicates that she will leave the children at the table at lunch table to set up cots for nap. The complainant was concerned that the children nap upstairs. The provider states that she naps the two children under the age of 24 months upstairs and the other children nap on the first floor. The provider settles the preschool children on their cots and once the children are settle she will take the infants upstairs to prepare them for nap time. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-02-04 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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