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Eastern Shore Early Learning

Berlin, MD · Worcester County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (4 reviews)
Worcester Highway Building A, Berlin, MD 21811
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Quick Facts

Capacity
75 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
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 641-0300
Worcester Highway Building A
Berlin, MD 21811
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253922
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 9 - Lower Shore Office

Reviews

4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
4 reviews
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Brittany
2019-09-18 21:54:37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My son has been in this daycare since the day it opened and for 2 years prior to that (same owner, upgraded to bigger facility). My daughter has been there since the day she started accepting under 2 (beginning of 2018). I would not have my kids anywhere else. They are like family to our kids and every day they can't wait to get there. Love the teachers and atmosphere! They do curriculum for all ages, even babies. They cook all their meals homemade (breakfast, lunch, and snack). They go above and beyond to make sure your child is comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. Wouldn't trust anyone else with my babies!

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Mayven
2019-09-17 15:08:09
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My grand children received care at this center, from this provider, for more than 5 years. Our family has been involved and active with our children and the center at all of the events and activities they provide. Our children have learned so much and were provided a terrific foundation for their elementary school years. The children always felt loved and were well cared for by the owner and staff,

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Elizabeth
2019-09-15 12:12:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This provided was acquitted or found not guilty of all charges. It was found that the 4th. Grade girl lied because she was mad.
This provided has been in business for over 20 years and has never had any violations. There are cameras in all rooms that record and are available to be viewed as needed.
The staff are professionals who provide a loving environment.

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Tracy Bluebird
2019-03-16 15:54:04
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Cannot give it a zero. My friend's child came home with a bruise, and they refused to disclose what happened, refused to give video of room. She removed her child and needed to find alternative placement. It seems to be a pervasive issue to the center regarding a recent arrest https://easternshorebreakingnews.com/arrest-made-in-eastern-shore-early-learning-academy-child-abuse-case/?fbclid=IwAR2OByK81B8zSB_Amfbt7gZaOV92tcYDQcVVGAOT_0zqXDdmbD9TTqUh4kY

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About the Provider

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Eastern Shore Early Learning is a Licensed Child Care Center in Berlin MD, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:

We DO participate with the child care subsidy program, as well as the meal program, providing Breakfast, Lunch and snack everyday at no cost to the parents.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-07-15 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-05-04 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-03-30 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-02-20 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-01-13 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-12-03 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-11-17 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-12-17 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-01-05 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: Area rug in Room 101is stained/dirty and either needs to be replaced or cleaned.
2024-01-05 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: A staff who has been at the center since 8/2023 has not completed required medical. Medical needs to be completed by 1/31/2024.
2024-01-05 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: A staff member did not complete the required health & safety class within the 90 days, staff will complete class 1/2024
2024-01-05 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Cleaning products are stored in room off a child care room, the door is kept closed, but not locked. Because the products are kept low and are accessible to the children if they went into the room, the products need to be either be placed higher or the room must be locked.
2023-09-11 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: There was no staffing pattern for the lobby
2023-09-11 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Center opened at 7:00am with 1staff member, Caroline Hoffman, Director. Between 7:00am to 7:30am a total of 9 or 10 children had arrived with 4 of those children being under 24 months. Because the staff child ratio was not met, this regulation pertaining to adequate supervision was not in compliance.
2023-09-11 Complaint 13A.16.08.03A Corrected
Findings: Approximately at 7:15am problems with staff/child ratios began; at approximately 8:00am staff/child ratios were correct.
2023-05-24 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-12-16 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: 1 aide is missing both the health & safety and COVID training.
2022-11-22 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Without permission of the center's director and against the center's policy, a staff member took upon themselves to take pictures of the children in her classroom and posted them on her personal Facebook page, within a private group. Even though the pictures were within a private group, and were not shareable, they are ways to share, such as screen shots or downloading the pictures and then sharing, and because of that, the staff member compromised the safety of the children in care, since there is true possibility those pictures could be seen by others outside of the private group.
2021-12-17 Full 13A.16.03.02A Corrected
Findings: Missing Part II of 1 health inventory.
2021-12-17 Full 13A.16.03.04B(2) Corrected
Findings: Previous Developmental Plans were not kept, to show updates.
2021-12-17 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: 14 Children missing results of lead tests.. Director has list of the children
2021-12-17 Full 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: 4 Children need updated shot records. Director has a list of the children.
2021-07-02 Complaint 13A.16.03.06D(2) Corrected
Findings: A child was bitten on 6/29/2021, when the child was picked up at the end of the day, the person picking up the child was not informed of any injuries to the child. The director received a call within the hour the child was picked up and was asked about bite marks on the child's arm, the director, nor any other staff at the center at that time was able to tell the caller what had happened. It wasn't until the following day, late morning (11:30am) that the director was able to informed the caller what had happened. (director was called early in the morning before 7:30am and was not able to tell caller what had happened). The written injury reports were given to the family on 6/30/2021. Discussed with the provider and staff the possibility of using the computer program they have at the center to notify parents of the less serious injuries, notifications would be in real time.
2021-03-08 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12C Corrected
Findings: 2 aides have not completed the required aide orientation. The 2 were hired 7/2020, the aide orientation should have been completed before 1/31/2021.
2020-05-29 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-01-21 Conversion 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Proof of lead testing needed on 14 children.
2020-01-21 Conversion 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: Need updated shot records on 5 day care children.
2020-01-21 Conversion 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: First Aid Kits kept in the vans were not complete kits.
2019-12-27 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Staffing patterns were not posted and the director stated that she took them down to revise them. The staffing patterns available do not reflect the current staff working in those rooms and show some staff no longer working at the center. Director to submit revised patterns to the OCC by Oct 3oth.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: One aide left in July 2018 but her departure was not reported to the OCC. Staff change form obtained at inspection of Oct 29th.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06C Corrected
Findings: An aide whom the director stated began working on the day of the Oct 29th inspection was alone in room 3 with 3 infants when the teacher, who has passed all clearances, went on break prior to another cleared teacher arriving at work to relieve the other teacher. This was corrected during the inspection.

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