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Ameka Carter

Lavale, MD 21502 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Ameka Carter

Ameka Carter is a home daycare in Lavale, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Ameka Carter

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Child Care Home
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. Sep 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(4)

      “The provider was not aware of the need to review and update her plan and the plan,”
  2. Feb 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.02

      “There was a bottle of mouthwash located on the bathroom vanity sink area that was within children's reach. The bottle was placed in the bathroom cabinet with a child proof lock prior to inspection ending today.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “Two children's emergency forms will need annual updates. Provider is to submit verification of the completed emergency forms to OCC.”
  3. Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.02

      “One bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol was on the bathroom countertop during the inspection. Prior to the inspection ending, the provider relocated the bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a higher shelf that children do not have access to.”

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 Ameka Carter

Is Ameka Carter licensed?

Yes. Ameka Carter is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ameka Carter last inspected?

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

Has Ameka Carter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 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.

What are Ameka Carter's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Ameka Carter?

Lavale, MD 21502. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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