Takoma Park Child Devel. Ctr. - Takoma Park MD Licensed Child Care Center

310 Tulip Avenue , Takoma Park MD 20912
(301) 270-6824

About the Provider

Description: The primary mission of TPCDC is to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment where a positive sense of self, feelings of trust and security, and a love for learning and respect or others will develop. The Center is also dedicated to promoting a harmonious, diverse community, and to supporting families by providing consistent, convenient, affordable and high quality child care.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 34391
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations MSDE
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Piney Branch Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-04-28 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: One staff had a medical evaluation that was not updated with 5 years.
2022-04-28 Full 13A.16.06.09A(5) Corrected
Findings: At least one Preschool Teacher did not complete an approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment.
2022-04-28 Full 13A.16.11.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed two medication authorization forms with an expiration date of December 17, 2021.
2021-04-05 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-10-26 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-10-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed one emergency form missing an enrollment date and at least two forms missing an authorized pick up. Provider shall submit letter of correction.
2019-05-30 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-05-07 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed multiple forms missing the persons authorized to pick up daily. Facility must have parents complete form, sign and date updates.
2018-05-07 Full 13A.16.08.07A Corrected
Findings: Upon arrival, LS observed 13 children on the playground engaged in the sandbox without any apparent staff supervision for approximately 5 minutes. A child said aloud "There's no teacher here" and the staff member responded "I am here" as they walked from around the shed on the opposite end of the playground. The staff member was not within sight nor able to provide immediate intervention if necessary.
2018-05-07 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed medication on site missing the properly documented authorization forms. Facility must return meds to parents until proper forms are received.
2018-05-07 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS observed medication on site missing the properly documented authorization forms. Facility must return meds to parents until proper forms are received.
2018-05-07 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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