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The Ark, Children's Center

Olney, MD · Montgomery County
3425 Emory Church Road, Olney, MD 20832
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Quick Facts

Capacity
102 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (301) 774-5369
3425 Emory Church Road
Olney, MD 20832
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
69588
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County

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About the Provider

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The Ark Children’s Center offers a Christian preschool experience for 2 to 4 year-olds. Our ministry program focuses on social, emotional and spiritual development, teaches communication skills, fosters independence and problem solving skills, and provides academic readiness for success in kindergarten. The Ark Children's Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Child Care Administration.
Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM September to June
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM September to June
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM September to June
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM September to June
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM September to June
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-04-12 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Three staff members did not have medicals. Obtain by 5/12/2023.
2023-04-12 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: One staff member's medical is more than 5 years old. Obtain a new one by 5/12/2023.
2023-04-12 Full 13A.16.16.06C(3) Corrected
Findings: DH is being used as a teacher but does not have a Bachelor's degree.
2022-07-18 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-05-13 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-07-29 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe an Emergency form in three children's records. Licensing Specialist also observed one incomplete Emergency form. Director shall review all child records for complete Emergency forms.
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one incomplete Health Inventory part I.
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a Health Inventory part II form in one child record.
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of appropriate blood lead testing in one child record.
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three spots of water damage to the ceiling in room 303. Director has notified building maintenance for removal and replacement of the water damaged ceiling tiles. Director shall send Licensing Specialist photographic evidence of repairs made to the ceiling.
2021-06-16 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning products underneath the sink and it the sensory bins in room 303. Corrected during inspection. Director made these items inaccessible to children.
2020-11-25 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Open
Findings: Two new staff were hired outside of the required time frame for notification.
2019-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Two staff were end dated outside of the required time frame for notification.

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