Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Kathleen McTavish
Laurel, MD
· Prince George's County
Mary Lee Lane,
Laurel, MD 20723
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
160309
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
Reviews
Best Sitter Ever!!!
2016-08-13 14:43:04
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Kathleen babysat me as a child. I grew up with her then she watched my children. Great all around.
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About the Provider
Kathleen McTavish is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Laurel MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: One child did not have Part II of the Health Inventory signed and dated. One child did not have Part I and Part II available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Complaint | 13A.15.03.05C(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider failed to notify the OCC when required regarding an alleged incident involving a resident of the home. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three children's emergency cards needing an annual update. Provider will obtain dates and signatures from the parents and send evidence to the OCC | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a napping child over 12 months of age in a pack and play without a written parent request. Provider will obtain a written request from the parent for the child to remain napping in a pack and play until the child is 2. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.08.01D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a one year old child napping in an approved 2nd level bedroom of the home with the door closed. Provider did have a camera. LS opened the door during inspection and provider brought the child to the main level play area because the child woke up. Provider will send written plan to OCC for correction. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-10-01 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-11-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is reminded to have parents update emergency forms annually. Provider is asked to submit updated emergency form for one child B.TT to the OCC within 7 days from the date of inspection. | |||
| 2020-11-20 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-09-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 1 emergency card that was missing parent/guardian information and physician's information. Provider shall have parent complete missing information and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a complete Part I of the health inventory for 1 child enrolled and no evidence of a health inventory at all for 2 children enrolled. Provider shall obtain missing documentation and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written agreement with 1 family enrolled. Provider shall obtain a written agreement with the family and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of written record of each day's attendance. Provider shall create a method for keeping a written record of each day's attendance and send a copy. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a substitute log. Provider indicated she has not used a substitute. Provider shall create a log to be used if a substitute is ever needed in the future and send a copy. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that parents were advised or given information on how to obtain information from the licensing agency. Provider posted the consumer pamphlet at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency card for one child in care. Provider shall obtain an emergency card and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that notification was made to the office regarding the moving out of 3 residents or the change in substitutes. Provider made notification at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an uncovered propane grill, propane tanks and an uncovered sandbox in the backyard used for outdoor play. Provider covered grill at time of inspection. Provider shall cover sandbox and remove propane tanks and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of training completed during the last full year of registration. Provider shall enroll in at least 12 hours of approved continued training and send proof of registration. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.08.01B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist arrived for inspection at 12:18 pm, knocked multiple times on the door and called the provider with no response. Specialist also had the office secretary call with no response. Specialist was not let in for the inspection until roughly 12:50 pm. Provider indicated she was upstairs cleaning her room, with the 2 infants on the same floor as her and the 4 older children on the main floor. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written screen time policy. Provider shall write a screen time policy and send a copy. | |||
| 2018-09-06 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written emergency and disaster plan. Provider shall complete a written emergency and disaster plan and send a copy. | |||
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