Registered Family Child Care Home
Valerie Ross
Montgomery Village, MD
· Montgomery County
Pruitt Court,
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Registered Family Child Care Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Open
License Number
253026
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Valerie Ross is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Montgomery Village MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed two emergency emergency forms missing the authorized pick ups full address and one missing the physicians telephone number. Provider shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no health assessment and immunization record for one child in care. Provider shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed the basement child care area full of papers on the floor and the closet disarranged and toys and dirt on the floor. Provider will need to clean the basement child care area and submit a photograph once completed. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no protective barriers placed in the kitchen and step area that leads to the second floor. Provider shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no child-proof device placed on storage area in the basement and utility closet in the basement bathroom. Provider shall submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed only 10 hours of continued training completed by the provider between 2020 through 2021. Provider shall complete 2 hours and submit the training certificates along with the Professional Development Plan. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.08.01F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed the provider leave the children upstairs while they were eating lunch. Provider also went upstairs to say goodbye to family numbers while the children were left unattended in the basement area. Corrected at the time of the inspection the provider was called to come and supervise the children. LS reminded the provider to supervise and remain with the children at all times. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.09.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a blue and green substance on the changing table pad as well as unclean storage bins under the changing table. Provider shall clean and or replace changing table pad, replace or thoroughly clean the store bins, and submit a photograph. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no written emergency and disaster plan. Provider shall submit the emergency and disaster plan along with a letter of correction. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no fire drill practiced in April of 2021. Provider shall submit a letter of correction. LS discussed the importance of conducting a fire drill once a month. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no fragrance free liquid soap and wet 2x2 gauze pads in the First Aid kid. Provider shall purchase both the fragrance free liquid soap and new 2x2 gauze pads and submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2020-08-31 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-08-04 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-27 | Other | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: On 2 emergency cards, the parents need to enter the name, address and phone number of the children's pediatrician. Correct by the end of business day today. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.05.06E | Corrected |
| Findings: Please replace the portable crib that has a hole in the mesh. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Obtain lead blood test results for 4 children. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Add the name of one of the 3 siblings to the signed/dated provider/parent contract. Obtain copies of signed and dated provider/parent contracts for 2 children. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not conduct or record fire drills in January, February, March, April or June of 2018. The provider must ensure that fire drills are conducted and recorded each month. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please replace the torn mesh screen over the top of compressor in the back yard. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please obtain Part I, Part II and the current immunization records for 4 children. Correct within 48 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider is unable to locate her emergency preparedness and disaster plan, which must be updated by the provider at least once a year. The LS will scan a template for the provider to create a new emergency preparedness and disaste plan. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please create a written plan of activities as described in .09.01A and post it in the child care area. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Post a copy of the consumer pamphlet, (both pages of the pamphlet), in the child care area, as there is no evidence that the parents of the nine enrolled children received a copy. Correct by the end of business day today. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not maintain her Professional Development Plan form for the period of 5/2017 to 5/2018. The provider completed 12 hours of approved continued training for the period of 5/2017 to 5/2018. The provider will need to complete 12 hours of continued training for the period of 5/2018 to 5/2019. Please submit evidence of completing 12 hours of training before 5/31/19. | |||
| 2019-04-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please have the parents fill in the missing highlighted information on the emergency cards for one child. Please have the parent update and initial the emergency cards for 3 children. One child needs his own emergency card. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
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