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Azam Kamali
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About Azam Kamali
Azam Kamali is a home daycare in Derwood, 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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Azam Kamali
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 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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Oct 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.06.04A(3)
“The provider's additional adult does not have a designates substitute. Provider is asked to find an individual to be the designated substitute for her additional adult and submit the required documentation.”
13A.15.06.03A
“Provider does not have a designated substitute and states that when she is not present she closes the child care. Provider is required to designate an individual as her substitute and submit all the required documentation to add them.”
13A.15.03.05E
“Provider stated that three substitutes from last years inspection are no longer employed but had not informed the office of child care. Provider is reminded that within 5 days of any changes they are required to let the Office of Child Care know.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed a two year old child in care that did not have any forms. Provider stated that the child was just testing out the child care and was planning to start in next several months. Licensing Specialist informed the provider that no matter how long a child is left in care they must have the required forms. Provider had the child's mother pick them up at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialist found one emergency for that needs an annual update.”
13A.15.03.01B
“Licensing Specialist observed a sign in the provider's front yard advertising the child care that did not have the registration number. Provider is asked to add the registration number and submit photographic evidence of corrections.”
Oct 25, 2024Visit6 rules cited
13A.15.08.01A
“Licensing Specialist observed four children under the age of two with the provider and an unapproved substitute.”
13A.15.06.03D(3)
“Provider submitted two substitutes to the OCC with obsolete medical forms. Provider is asked to have substitutes re-do medical evaluations on the updated forms.”
13A.15.06.03B(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed a substitute being used for the provider's additional adult at the time of the inspection”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed several children's emergency cards that still needed corrections.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed two children's files that were missing parent agreement handbooks.”
13A.15.03.01B
“Provider submitted an advertisement flyer to the OCC that states she is state licensed but does not include her registration number. The sign in the providers front yard also does not include the registration number. Provider is asked to correct advertisements and submit photographic evidence via email.”
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.03.03E
“Licensing Specialist was unable to review proof that parents ever received the guide to regulated child care”
13A.15.03.03C
“Licensing Specialist was unable to review a substitute log.”
13A.15.02.03B(2)
“Provider is asked to submit current medical evaluations for herself, additional adult and substitutes.”
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FAQ
Questions about Azam Kamali
Is Azam Kamali licensed?
Yes. Azam Kamali is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Azam Kamali last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Azam Kamali had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Azam Kamali's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Azam Kamali?
Derwood, MD 20855. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.