Licensed Child Care Center
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Discover Learning Center
Hunt Valley, MD
· Baltimore County
10610 Beaver Dam Road,
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Quick Facts
Capacity
52 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 527-4600
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253647
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
Reviews
Sabi
2022-07-19 20:57:04
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
The teachers are not happy and eventually their frustration is passed to the little kids. Classroom teachers are changed without notifying parents.
My kid was really upset and was always crying while going to this daycare. Later we found out that there is a new teacher in their class and the new teacher used to scream a lot at them. Once I found a little 2 yr old girl crying and walking alone all by herself in the hallway. Multiple times it happed that they brought another kid to us during pickup time assuming we are the parents. We had to change our kid's school as things were getting worse here.
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About the Provider
We are a brand new child care center in Hunt Valley, Cockeysville area,
In a very convenient location,less than a minutes from I-83 and 695.
Providing educational care for children age 6 weeks to 5 years.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The program had three classrooms painted and drywall repairs during the child care day with children on the premises. The program will not have any further painting done during the child care day. Repairs will be completed during the evenings and weekends moving forward as the fumes from the paint are unsafe and hazardous. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: The program had three classrooms painted and drywall repairs during the child care day with children on the premises. The program will not have any further painting done during the child care day. Repairs will be completed during the evenings and weekends moving forward as the fumes from the paint are unsafe and hazardous. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that several children emergency forms were not updated | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the center had one staffing pattern that was incorrect. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe criminal background results, verification of age (ID), personnel information form and function of position and updated health & safety training. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.04 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a toilet in the preschool classroom that need to be repaired. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one toilet was not operating in good condition. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.11D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a trash can without disposable liner. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the play area lining is uncovered and could cause a hazard to children's safety. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe some staff having orientation completed. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.09.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe primary caregiver displayed in the infant room. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documentation of infant & toddler activity plan reevaluated every 3 months. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that infant food and bottles were not labeled. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several children who need their forms updated with initials and date (A.S., G & C. P., E.S., T.C., M.S., N.J.). | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two children's health inventory that need updated (A.J.-Noe Health Inventory & B. W. -missing part II of health inventory). | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe any documentation of CBC prints in employee files. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.05.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no shields to the lights in Room #2 (3's). | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a telephone in Infant Room #5. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that there were no medicals in employee files (LS did observe theses medicals Kenya Craig, Sabrina Scott-Cunningham and Oreinab Semian). | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a written individual action plans for infants and toddlers in Infant classroom #1 & #5 and Toddler room #6. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe written individual activity plans for the infants and toddlers (Classrooms #1, 5, & 6). | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documentation of emergency and disaster plan being practiced by staff and children at least twice per year. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an annual update for the emergency and disaster plan during time of inspection. | |||
| 2023-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed four classrooms that did not have the correct staffing patterns (Room #1: Preschool, Room #2: 2's, Room, #5: Infant Room and Room #6: Toddler). | |||
| 2023-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed there were 12 children in the preschool classroom. The preschool classroom has the capacity of 10. | |||
| 2023-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 12 children in the preschool classroom that has an capacity of 10. | |||
| 2023-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an Aide in lead role in Classroom #5 Infant Room. | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Monitoring | 13A.16.06.05B(6) | Open |
| Findings: Operator and Director were to complete Regulation Review Training within 90 days of signing the agreement with OCC. The director has completed the Regulation Review Training. The Operator is in non-compliance of this agreement. Operator must send documentation to OCC that she is signed up for the Regulation Review Training, as soon as possible. | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Monitoring | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Open |
| Findings: Fire Drill/Emergency Preparedness Drill has not been conducted since the reopening of the center. Director will conduct a Fire Drill/Emergency Preparedness Drill with children & Staff and forward the documentation to the Office of Child Care as soon as possible. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: A child in care is required to have medication everyday and the program does not have the 1216 Medication form on the premises. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children in care were missing emergency cards and 2 others were missing the parent signature. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: All 5 staffing patterns are not updated/current. These need to be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff person M.K. has been employed since June 28,2021 as an aide. Documentation was not sent to OCC. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator has staff person unknown to OCC in the room alone with Toddlers. This person has been working in the program since end of June. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff member was not qualified in classroom supervising children in the 4-5 year old classroom. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aides in the preschool room are not trained for a child in their room. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection it was observed that 2 aides were in charge of the Preschool classroom. The toddler room had a unknown person in charge of the room. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff member was left alone in the four-five year old classroom and was not qualified for the position. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator could not show LS at the time of inspection if any staff at the program was meeting this regulation. | |||
| 2021-09-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator could not show LS at the time of inspection if any staff at the program was meeting this regulation. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: The program did not have current staffing patterns posted at the center. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 5 deletions in staff and 4 of them were not reported to OCC within 5 working days as required. Correction made at the time of the virtual inspection. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Open |
| Findings: This specialist observed classrooms that did not have qualified teachers present. Program states some of the teachers took the required courses, yet this specialist did not have the documentation. Program informed to submit the required documents to OCC as soon as possible but until then, those particular teachers can only be utilized as aides. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed teacher sized scissors, various containers of sun block and different kinds of diaper ointments in areas (classrooms and a bathroom used for care) that were accessible to the children in care. Corrections made at the time of the virtual inspection. | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: A couple of the diaper changing pads used for care were cracked and worn, which means they were no longer non-porous condition. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-10-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were several teachers that have not been cleared (passed Federal and State clearances along with the child abuse and neglect clearance) for care, yet they were left alone with unrelated children in care. Staff that have not been cleared for care must be watchdogged by a cleared staff member until they have been approved for care by the Office of Child Care. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-10-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the program, this specialist observed several rooms to be out of ratio. There were 5 infants with one teacher in one room, 4 infants with one teacher in another room and a mixed age group of 9 children (consisting of 5 Toddlers and 4 twos) in another room with only 2 teachers. When teacher/child ratios are not being followed, supervision is lacking. Ratios are based on what is considered to be adequate supervision. See complaint in the remarks section. Complaint confirmed. Program shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times, which means teacher to child ratios must be followed. Correction made while on site in that more teacher arrived while this specialist was on site. Program informed more staff coverage is needed in the morning. | |||
| 2019-10-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There were several classrooms with aides present in rooms without a qualified Preschool or Infant/Toddler teacher present. Each room must consist of a qualified teacher at all times, with the exception of the nap/resting time for ages 2 and up. Even then, a qualified teacher must still be on the premises and ready to enter a classroom when the children awake or in case of an emergency. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-10-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the program, this specialist observed several rooms to be out of ratio. There were 5 infants with one teacher in one room, 4 infants with one teacher in another room and a mixed age group of 9 children (consisting of 5 Toddlers and 4 twos) in another room with only 2 teachers. Just as the complaint states, one of the infant teachers was walking in as a parent was dropping off but by then the teacher had already had 4 infants prior to the one infant being dropped off. See complaint in the remarks section. Complaint confirmed. Program shall ensure that one or more teachers are assigned to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing. Corrections made while this specialist was on site in that more teachers arrived while this specialist was present. However, program was informed that based on numbers (of children and staff) upon my arrival, it's obvious they need more staff coverage in the mornings. Program informed even if a teacher is walking into the building, they are not considered as part of teacher/child ratios unless they are already in place within the classroom. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Open |
| Findings: This specialist observed staff files that were missing medicals, documentation of criminal background checks and staff orientation documentation. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: There were some staff members that did not have evidence of the medical evaluation in their files. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: This specialist observed emergency forms that were missing physician's information, authorized pick up persons and an emergency back up persons contact information. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.02C(2) | Open |
| Findings: There was no documentation of this regulation on file for this specialist to observe. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.03D | Open |
| Findings: The program had a written agreement with the children's parents but there was no discipline policy in the agreement. The program has a discipline policy but it was given to the staff members of the program. Correct Immediately. | |||
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