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Childrens Center For Discovery Monrovia.
Monrovia, MD
· Frederick County
3917 Chaucer Court,
Monrovia, MD 21770
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 798-0223
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
74042
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 12 - Frederick County Office
Reviews
Ya tu sabes
2017-07-19 22:25:25
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Actually should receive several negative stars. First off the center has been confirmed by the health and licensing board to have extremely high levels of lead in the water system inside daycare.
Extremely high turn over rate of employees which means you never know exactly who is watching your kids.
Several previous employees have stated the director of this location will physically punish your children. Multiple code violations this year and numerous ones in the several years I have allowed my kids to go here. Currently shopping for new child care as this place is unsafe and very unprofessional.
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About the Provider
We will provide a healthy and safe environment in which your child can learn, play, and grow all the while having fun. As we strongly believe in a low teacher-to-student ratio our experienced and caring staff of early childhood development specialists will see to your child’s daily needs with ease.  We are always encouraging our children to expand and develop a greater sense of self awareness, self expression, and self esteem through play and group activities. Your child’s intellectual and physical abilities will be challenged as well as their imaginations through adventure and exploration.   At Children's Center for Discovery your child does not just become a student they become part of a family.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a child's file missing the OCC medical form. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a climber on the playground has a broken crawl through tunnel and a trashcan that has trash in it against the playhouse. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed staff medicals one staff member did not have an OCC medical form and 4 had forms that were missing physician information. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS inspected the outdoor play area for potential hazards. The wood barrier around the mulched area of the playground is at least 7 inches high on the inside and 10 on the outside creating a trip hazard. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS also observed several nails/screws poking out of the corners of the wood barrier and the rope climbing area of the rock wall is pulled apart. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a child sized table on the playground that was falling apart. Facility will remove or repair table. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-01-09 | Monitoring | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: CD stated that the banister had snapped loose at the top of the stairs Friday evening. She stated that the repair person is coming today to fix the banister. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection the handwashing sink in the downstairs bathroom had very low water pressure. Facility will send proof of correction to LS. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the playground area had some wire fencing that was bent up at the bottom with some of the sharp edges sticking up. LS discussed with facility for a potential repair. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS audited the staff trainings. Director had 6 hours of continued training 9/2021-9/2022. Director will take an additional 6 hours of training between 9/2022-9/2023 to total 18 hours to make up the difference. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.12.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS checked temperature in classroom freezers - Freezer in the Two's Toddler room registers at 21 degrees. Facility will send LS plan for correction (ie proof of temperature adjusted, repair or restrict use) | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection one infant was sleeping in the Infant 2 classroom with no teacher, 5 infants were in the Infant 1 classroom with an aide (AS). The Aide stated that the teacher/Substitute (AG) had stepped out of the room and that the infants normally use the cribs in the Infant 2 room. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection one infant was sleeping in the Infant 2 classroom with no teacher, 5 infants were in the Infant 1 classroom with an aide (AS). The Aide stated that the teacher/Substitute (AG) had stepped out of the room and that the infants normally use the cribs in the Infant 2 room. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection one infant was sleeping in the Infant 2 classroom with no teacher, 5 infants were in the Infant 1 classroom with an aide (AS). The Aide stated that the teacher/Substitute (AG) had stepped out of the room and that the infants normally use the cribs in the Infant 2 room. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Other | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection one infant was sleeping in the Infant 2 classroom with no teacher, 5 infants were in the Infant 1 classroom with an aide (AS). The Aide stated that the teacher/Substitute (AG) had stepped out of the room and that the infants normally use the cribs in the Infant 2 room. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Other | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection one infant was sleeping in the Infant 2 classroom with no teacher, 5 infants were in the Infant 1 classroom with an aide (AS). The Aide stated that the teacher/Substitute (AG) had stepped out of the room and that the infants normally use the cribs in the Infant 2 room. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns that are posted are dated 7/14/2021. There are staff written on the staffing patterns that are no longer employed at the center. The Director will submit updated staffing patterns by the end of the business 11/19/2021. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no documentation of 12 hours of annual training for a staff member. The staff member will have 30 calendar days from today's date to submit the training to the LS. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no documentation of basic health and safety training for an aide that was hired on 3/24/2021. The staff member will have 30 calendar days from today's date to submit the basic health and safety training to the LS. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that did not contain any documentation of six hours of continuous training. The staff member will need to submit six hours of training to OCC within a month of todays date. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was not documentation of an aide orientation in the file. The staff member was hired on 3/24/2021, The staff member will have 30 calendar days from today's date to submit the aide orientation to the LS. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there were two aides with eleven two year old children. The teacher that is assigned to this classroom was in the preschool room as the teacher assigned to the preschool classroom was not present. If the preschool teacher is present tomorrow, the teacher assigned to the two year old classroom will be in the classroom. If the preschool teacher is not present tomorrow, a sub will be put in the two year old classroom. | |||
| 2021-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two crib mattresses that did not have tight fitting sheets. The teacher in the classroom put clips on the crib sheets during the inspection. | |||
| 2020-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 22 children's files at the time of the inspection. There were 3 children that need an updated emergency form, signed and dated by the child's parent within the past 12 months. Director will notify families, obtain updates of the emergency forms, and submit copies to LS via email once received. | |||
| 2020-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 22 children's files at the time of the inspection. There were 2 children that were missing health inventories. Director will notify families, obtain copies of the health inventory (both parts I and II), and submit copies to LS via email once received. | |||
| 2020-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 22 children's files at the time of the inspection. There were 9 children that were missing lead screenings. Director will notify families, obtain copies of the lead screening, and submit copies to LS via email once received. | |||
| 2020-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 22 children's files at the time of the inspection. There were 4 children that were missing immunizations. Director will notify families, obtain copies of immunizations, and submit copies to LS via email once received. | |||
| 2020-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint was made that the roof in the infant room was leaking and the ceiling was caving into the classroom. LS inspected the infant classrooms virtually. There is some water damage on the ceiling of Infant II; however it appears to be a water stain and some paint damage. From the virtual inspection, the ceiling did not appear to be "caving in" as was suggested in the complaint. Director stated that this past summer the building siding was replaced, the HVAC team rerouted the water to a drip pan (directly over the infant room) not knowing it was cracked. The drip pan leaked through the ceiling (not during child care hours). HVAC rerouted the water again to an outside source to avoid future leaking. There have been no other leaks since then. Director will have the ceiling damage repaired this weekend, by Monday October 26th. Director shared her detailed plan of having the drywall removed, new drywall added, sanding, and eventually painting. Director will send photos to LS by Monday, October 26th of completed repairs. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director. Director stated that on the day of February 13th, the Director and another Infant teacher were in one infant classroom with eight infants. LS discussed the lack of being able to address the children's individual care needs when they are over capacity and not within OCC regulations. During the time of the inspection, the Preschool classroom had 12 children with one Preschool teacher, two of which were school age children. When asked about the school age children, the Preschool teacher stated they are not with her and I needed to ask the Director about those children. LS discussed that the center is not currently licensed for school age children and with the Preschool teacher present, she is not able to address their individual care needs. LS to determine what further action needs to occur after speaking to the OCC Regional Manager. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director. At the time of the inspection, LS observed 12 children in the Preschool classroom with one Preschool teacher, two of which were school age children. There was no School-Age teacher present in the classroom and the center is not licensed for school age children at this time. The Director took the school age children to school during the inspection and inquired as to whether they need to be did-enrolled. LS discussed this with the Director and further action will be determined by the OCC Regional Manager. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director. LS reviewed the staffing patterns and all have qualified child care teachers assigned to each group. During the inspection, the Preschool classroom had two school age children present without a School Age Teacher. LS discussed this with the Director and will determine what further action will be needed after speaking to the Regional Manager. Director has requested that the Preschool classroom be re-measured and she will submit a changes in facilities form to add school-agers to the license. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director. At the time of the inspection, there were 12 children in the Preschool room with one Preschool teacher. Two of the children were school-agers with no School Age teacher present as the center is not currently licensed for school age children. The Director drove the school age children to school so they are not present during the day. Director will be re-applying to have school-agers approved on site. LS will have to discuss this with the Regional Manager to determine further action. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the director. At the time of the inspection, there were 12 children in the Preschool room with one Preschool teacher. Two of the children were school-agers with no School Age teacher present. Further action to be discussed with the Regional Manager. After discussing the specifics of the complaint, the Director stated that on Thursday, February 13th at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Director and another Infant teacher were present with eight infants in one Infant room. The Director stated that on this particular morning, the regular infant staff member called out so the Director filled in and instead of splitting the rooms into four infants each, the Director felt it would be better to combine so the staff could work together. The Director stated that around 7:30, sometimes earlier, two more staff arrive that would allow the infants and toddlers to move to their specific classrooms. LS explained that in the future, the Director cannot have more than the licensed capacity in each classroom and that something needed to change to correct this issue of low staffing. | |||
| 2019-12-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the lead teacher present at the time of the complaint as well as the Director. The lead teacher stated she did step out of the Infant II classroom, leaving an aide with 3 infants while the lead took 1 infant downstairs to the preschool classroom, picked up a preschooler to bring back into the Infant II room. The lead teacher was taking holiday photos for the families outdoors. The lead stated she stepped outside with the preschooler for a total of 7 minutes leaving the aide with the infants while the lead took the photos. LS discussed that this was leaving the classroom out of ratio and with unqualified staff. LS also discussed this with the Director and she was aware the holiday photos were taking place but had stated she informed the lead teacher that it could only occur when the classrooms were properly staffed with qualified staff members and within staff child ratios. When LS arrived in the Infant rooms at 8:00, there were 4 infants with an aide in Infant I and 2 infants with a lead in Infant II. This was corrected immediately. This happened again at 8:15 with the lead in Infant II with 4 infants. This was corrected within 5 minutes. | |||
| 2019-12-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the lead teacher present at the time of the complaint as well as the Director. The lead teacher stated she did step out of the Infant II classroom, leaving an aide with 3 infants while the lead took 1 infant downstairs to the preschool classroom, picked up a preschooler to bring back into the Infant II room. The lead teacher was taking holiday photos for the families outdoors. The lead stated she stepped outside with the preschooler for a total of 7 minutes leaving the aide with the infants while the lead took the photos. LS discussed that this was leaving the classroom out of ratio and with unqualified staff. LS also discussed this with the Director and she was aware the holiday photos were taking place but had stated she informed the lead teacher that it could only occur when the classrooms were properly staffed with qualified staff members and within staff child ratios. When LS arrived in the Infant rooms at 8:00, there were 4 infants with an aide in Infant I and 2 infants with a lead in Infant II. This was corrected immediately. This happened again at 8:15 with the lead in Infant II with 4 infants. This was corrected within 5 minutes. | |||
| 2019-12-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the lead teacher as well as the Director. The lead teacher stated she did step out of the Infant II classroom, leaving an aide with 3 infants while the lead took 1 infant downstairs to the preschool classroom, picked up a preschooler to bring back into the Infant II room. The lead teacher was taking holiday photos for the families outdoors. When LS arrived in the Infant rooms at 8:00, there were 4 infants with an aide in Infant I and 2 infants with a lead in Infant II. This was corrected immediately. This happened again at 8:15 with the lead in Infant II with 4 infants. This was corrected within 5 minutes. LS reviewed the current staffing patterns which show qualified staff in each classroom but did not accurately reflect what was occurring in the classrooms. LS discussed this with the Director, who is to submit current staffing patterns to OCC within 5 days. LS discussed that the aide in Infant I stated she is in the room by herself for 2 hours every day since October. LS discussed this with the Director who stated that there is usually another staff member with her at 7:30 after the two Infant rooms separate after being combined all morning. | |||
| 2019-12-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: When LS arrived in the Infant rooms at 8:00, there were 4 infants with an aide in Infant I and 2 infants with a lead in Infant II. This was corrected immediately. This happened again at 8:15 with the lead in Infant II with 4 infants. This was corrected within 5 minutes. LS reviewed the current staffing patterns which show qualified staff in each classroom but did not accurately reflect what was occurring in the classrooms. LS discussed this with the Director, who is to submit current staffing patterns to OCC within 5 days. LS discussed that the aide in Infant I stated she is in the room by herself for 2 hours every day since October. LS discussed this with the Director who stated that there is usually another staff member with her at 7:30 after the two Infant rooms separate after being combined all morning. LS discussed the complaint with the lead teacher as well as the Director. The lead teacher stated she did step out of the Infant II classroom, leaving an aide with 3 infants while the lead took 1 infant downstairs to the preschool classroom, picked up a preschooler to bring back into the Infant II room. The lead teacher was taking holiday photos for the families outdoors. | |||
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