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A Step Above Child Care

Dundalk, MD 212225.0· 12 reviews

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About A Step Above Child Care

A Step Above Child Care is a licensed child care center in Dundalk, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Step Above Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Step Above Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.11.04F(1)

      “During an inspection no staff member was present with Medication Administration. There must be a staff member who has medication training during operating hours whenever children are in care.”
    • Safe sleep

      13A.16.09.04A(1)

      “LS observed a two year old in a crib in the infant classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “LS observed no teacher present in the 3-4 year old classroom. An aide was present with the children.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.07.06D(1)

      “During an inspection LS observed children present with two staff members who have not completed background checks and their child and adult abuse neglect records have not been no submitted the office.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.05

      “LS observed a child in care leaving the center with a staff member. There was no written documentation nor is the staff member listed on the child's emergency card.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.07.02B

      “The Office received a complaint that a staff member "popping a child" in care. The center stated that this was an employee of an outside agency and the incident was reported to the company. The incident was not reported to DHR/CPS nor the OCC.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.02A(1)

      “The director and staff observed a child allegedly being hit in the mouth by an employee of an outside agency. The staff who observed this, did not report to DHR/CPS as mandated reporters.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “LS received a complaint that three staff members are no longer working for the program and this was not reported to the office. A 1203 has not been received by OCC.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Step Above Child Care

Is A Step Above Child Care licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Step Above Child Care last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has A Step Above Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are A Step Above Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Step Above Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (443) 761-8890 to ask.

What is A Step Above Child Care's phone number?

(443) 761-8890.

Where is A Step Above Child Care?

Dundalk, MD 21222.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).