The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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BabyFe is a licensed child care center in Bowie, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 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.16.08.02B
“LS did not observe a qualified teacher in cruisers II. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter”
13A.16.08.02B
“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date in reference to an incident on July 15th, 2026. Two aides were the only staff present in the room on the date of the incident. There was no qualified teacher in the room on the date of the incident. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The complaint states that a parent believes that a teacher in the 3 year old classroom, [name], mishandled a child on July 15th. Upon reviewing the cameras, they observed that [name] was telling the child to sit down in their chair. The teacher was looking at the names on the back of the chair, to see which chair belonged to the child, and the teacher was pulling the child along with them while they were checking the names, as opposed to letting the child go find their own chair. LS observed video footage from July 15th, 2026, at 04:31 pm. LS observed the aide standing near the child referenced in the incident at the table. LS then observes the aide inappropriately pulling the child by the upper arm in one direction, then the child sits down in a chair. The aide then inappropriately pulls the child in another direction by the upper arm, until the child walks over to their seat. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The complaint states that a parent believes that a teacher in the 3 year old classroom, [name], mishandled a child on July 15th. Upon reviewing the cameras, they observed that [name] was telling the child to sit down in their chair. The teacher was looking at the names on the back of the chair, to see which chair belonged to the child, and the teacher was pulling the child along with them while they were checking the names, as opposed to letting the child go find their own chair. LS observed video footage from July 15th, 2026, at 04:31 pm. LS observed the aide standing near the child referenced in the incident at the table. LS then observes the aide inappropriately pulling the child by the upper arm in one direction, then the child sits down in a chair. The aide then inappropriately pulls the child in another direction by the upper arm, until the child walks over to their seat. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed a staff member in Juniors who had previously been deleted from the associated parties. She was not reported to the OCC as being back working at the center. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new employee or staff member that includes the individual's full name, date of birth, and date of hire, information about the individual's work assignment, proof of compliance with the laws and regulations pertaining to criminal background checks, and signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information about the individual.”
13A.16.08.02B
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, two aides were assigned to the Juniors room. There was no qualified teacher in the room on the date of the incident. On today's date, there was no qualified teacher in Juniors, PreK or Multipurpose rooms. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. LS observed video footage of the staff lining up the children, and a three year old running into the bathroom. Staff and the children exit the classroom, and the three year old child is alone in the room for about 5 and a half minutes before a parent walks in the room and discovers the child. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. LS observed video footage of the staff lining up the children, and a three year old running into the bathroom. Staff and the children exit the classroom, and the three year old child is alone in the room for about 5 and a half minutes before a parent walks in the room and discovers the child. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. Staff informed LS that the incident was not reported to Child Protective Services. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been neglected, in the center or outside the center, shall report that belief directly to the protective services unit of the local department as required under Maryland law.”
13A.16.08.02B
“On today's date, there was no qualified teacher in Juniors, PreK or Multipurpose rooms. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.03.04E
“LS observed 7 children needing a lead screening.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS observed one child needing parts one and two of the Health Inventory.”
13A.16.08.02B
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, two aides were assigned to the Juniors room. There was no qualified teacher in the room on the date of the incident. On today's date, there was no qualified teacher in Juniors, PreK or Multipurpose rooms. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. LS observed video footage of the staff lining up the children, and a three year old running into the bathroom. Staff and the children exit the classroom, and the three year old child is alone in the room for about 5 and a half minutes before a parent walks in the room and discovers the child. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. LS observed video footage of the staff lining up the children, and a three year old running into the bathroom. Staff and the children exit the classroom, and the three year old child is alone in the room for about 5 and a half minutes before a parent walks in the room and discovers the child. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“The complaint alleges that on July 14, 2026, around 4:30 pm, a 3 year old child was left alone in the Juniors classroom for about 5 minutes. LS interviewed staff, who stated that on July 14th, staff in the Juniors room were lining up children to go play outside, and that a three year old ran into the bathroom unbeknownst to staff. Staff failed to count the children before going outside, and did not realize the child was in the bathroom. The child was left alone in the classroom for approximately five and a half minutes before being discovered by a parent that came into the room. Staff informed LS that the incident was not reported to Child Protective Services. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been neglected, in the center or outside the center, shall report that belief directly to the protective services unit of the local department as required under Maryland law.”
13A.16.08.02B
“On today's date, there was no qualified teacher in Juniors, PreK or Multipurpose rooms. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.03.04E
“LS observed 7 children needing a lead screening.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS observed one child needing parts one and two of the Health Inventory.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“LS observed 2 children needing part 1 of the Health Assessment.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS observed 4 children needing updated emergency forms.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
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Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 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.
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Bowie, MD 20715.