Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus, MD 21227
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Amber Bowers is a home daycare in Baltimore, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
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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13A.15.07.07A
“Licensing specialist observed no items on top of the stove but there were still multiple items on the kitchen table, kitchen floor, and on the steps. The provider to remove items from the table, kitchen floor, and the steps and to send photos to this specialist. The steps and the floor upstairs in the hallway were not vacuumed. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.06H
“Licensing specialist did not observe infants in the provider's house today. The provider was asked to email a statement regarding letting infants to sleep only in play pens.”
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“The provider has 6 mats for children over 12 month old but she was not able to show this specialist if all can fit in her living room. The provider to send the specialist a photo showing 2 unfolded play pens and 6 unrolled mats in the living room.”
13A.15.05.03E(2)
“The provider did not have a plan of action regarding the diaper changing procedures yet. The provider to submit a written plan of action regarding changing children's diapers upstairs.”
13A.15.05.03A
“Licensing specialist observed no items on top of the stove but there were still multiple items on the kitchen table, kitchen floor, and on the steps. The steps and the floor upstairs in the hallway were not vacuumed. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“The provider said she still needed time to take care of renovations. Please correct by a plan of action with an estimated completion date.”
13A.15.05.03E(2)
“The provider said she was changing diapers on a diaper changing mat on the living room sofa. The provider also said that she was washing her and children's hands in the kitchen's sink and not in the bathroom upstairs. Please correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.03B
“Licensing specialist observed no paper towels in the bathroom. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.03A
“Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, a hairbrush, a plant, and cleaning items. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where the children eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.01G
“Licensing specialist was not able to confirm if the stove was operatable due to the multiple items laying on top of it. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.01F
“Licensing specialist observed a dirty toilet in the bathroom upstairs. There were various items on the bathroom floor, on the steps leading upstairs, and in the upstairs hallway (clothes, shoes, and containers) making it difficult to walk safely upstairs. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.01C
“Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and a stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, hairbrush, a plant, and cleaners. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where children should eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room, like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Licensing specialist observed an open furnace room in the kitchen and a missing door between the furnace room and the kitchen. There were some boxes touching the furnace. LS observed a large dog bed and a pillow on the floor between the kitchen and the living room blocking the emergency route. Licensing specialist observed opened litter attractant, hair styling tools, lotions, and other potentially hazardous objects on the stairs leading upstairs. There was no barrier at the very bottom of the steps. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.01A
“Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and a stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, hairbrush, a plant, and cleaners. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where children should eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room, like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Licensing specialist observed an open furnace room in the kitchen and a missing door between the furnace room and the kitchen. There were some boxes touching the furnace. LS observed a large dog bed and a pillow on the floor between the kitchen and the living room blocking the emergency route. Licensing specialist observed opened litter attractant, hair styling tools, lotions, and other potentially hazardous objects on the stairs leading upstairs. There was no barrier at the very bottom of the steps. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“Licensing specialist observed exposed drywall in the kitchen (walls and ceiling). This specialist also noticed missing trimming around the kitchen window. The provider said that her husband has been doing the renovations. The Office has not been notified about the ongoing renovations.”
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FAQ
Yes. Amber Bowers is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 visits 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Baltimore, MD 21227. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.