Licensed Child Care Center
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Play & Learn at Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
· Anne Arundel County
580 Taylor Ave,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 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
📞 (410) 263-4029
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
115093
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
Reviews
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2019-06-18 10:44:53
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Was horrible 7 years ago with abuse to my child. He now suffers ptsd from being asked why he could not do the work and pushed into a chair. denied the bathroom and came home with soiled clothing.
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About the Provider
Play Centers is a not-for-profit corporation providing quality care to children. The program is based on the child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development and includes self-selected and planned activities, which alternate in quiet and active periods.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.04 | Corrected |
| Findings: safety latch on room 2 yr olds door is loose | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: dust from fan blowing dust in infant room | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: playground equipment needs to be assembled for outdoor use | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Name to face was not performed during inspection | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide was in infant classroom and not teacher qualified | |||
| 2026-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: It was stated that ventilation has dust falling from the air vents in the baby room and the babies are putting it in their mouths. | |||
| 2026-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Adequate supervision of children at all times is not being performed due to staff using their cellphones | |||
| 2026-03-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 7 children with 2 staff in toddler room during time of inspection. | |||
| 2026-03-27 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Multiple staff found on their cell phone instead of supervising children in care. Name to face is not being conducted at every door. | |||
| 2026-03-27 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: In the toddler classroom during time of inspection there were 2 staff with 7 toddlers. | |||
| 2026-02-27 | Monitoring | 13A.16.05.04 | Corrected |
| Findings: Rm 5 needs bathroom latch fixed, sink by room 8 faucet needs to be replaced due to faucet shows rust and hard to turn on hot and cold | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found several of the students using outdated forms. All forms were updated in 2022. Some emergency forms were several years old. Some had no doctor's information for EMS and were not signed. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found the area where the children enter to go to play ground full of leaves and debris. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the classes and found that in the youngest of classes the individual needs of the children were not being met. Babies were ignored when crying with no validation or comforting. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found babies were not being kept up with individual schedules. Staff did not even understand what that was. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found that the youngest children in care are not being given the individualized care that is appropriate. LS saw babies napping on boppy's, babies drinking bottles laying on backs. LS also asked about daily sheets and were given daily sheets from June and July. A few were found from September, October, and a couple of days this week. They were not consistent. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS upon walking around the rooms found only aides in some rooms. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Only Aides were caring for the youngest children 3 months to 11 months. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found more than 1 room with only aides with children younger than 2. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: All of the children 3 months to 1 year are expected to be on the same schedule for feeding, napping, and diapering. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff are expected to have all babies and toddlers are one scheudule. Feediing at 9:00, 12:00, and 3:00 | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: None of this is being followed by the staff | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Fitted sheets were not on cribs, some toys in cribs too. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed that several of the cribs did not have fitted sheets. LS also saw a crib with infant toys. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS found bottles with no name and no dates on the bottles. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: scissors in unlocked drawer in classroom Preschool 2 and Preschool 1. Director corrected during the time of inspection | |||
| 2021-11-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: An operator shall ensure that each staff member providing care to a child is prepared to provide the appropriate individual care. Child sent home twice with a soiled diaper | |||
| 2021-11-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: staff is not designated to toddlers during a shift. | |||
| 2021-11-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Infant plan was not posted in toddler classroom upon investigation. | |||
| 2021-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director did not notify LS within 24 hours | |||
| 2021-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Cleaner in cabinet unlocked in preschool 1. | |||
| 2021-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.06E(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Bottled sitting on ledge in infant 2 classroom | |||
| 2021-03-09 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-09-14 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-03-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director is using substitute that is not on sub list and has no paperwork. Please correct and submit to the OCC within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-03-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: Director had substitute in 3 year old classroom and did not substitute log updated. Director corrected while completing inspection | |||
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