Djuana Livingstone
Columbia, MD 21045 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Better Than Yesterday Child Care
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About Better Than Yesterday Child Care
Better Than Yesterday Child Care is a home daycare in Columbia, 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 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Better Than Yesterday Child Care
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“First aid kit is missing a working flashlight, liquid fragrance free soap and has only one gauze pad and one gauze roll. Provider is reminded that the list of required items for a first aid kit is on the OCC website.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“Provider's written emergency and disaster plan has not been updated.”
13A.15.06.03A
“Provider does not currently have a substitute approved who is available on short notice.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS reviewed 2 emergency forms that were not updated since 2022.”
Jan 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.10.03D(1)
“At the inspection, the LS saw a mini-trampoline in the family room. The Provider will remove the trampoline from use in the child care area.”
13A.15.10.02
“During the inspection the LS saw a bottle of cleaner in the bathroom within reach of the children. This was removed and corrected by the Provider. The Provider will remove the mini-trampoline that is in the family room.”
13A.15.10.01B(1)
“At time of inspection, the LS did not see emergency routes posted at the exit of the home. The Provider will make corrections and send a photo of the evacuation route posted in the home.”
13A.15.09.02A(2)
“During the inspection, the LS noticed a limited amount of toys and activities with which the children could engage. The provider will add more age-appropriate toys and materials for the after-school children in his care.”
13A.15.02.01D
“The Provider's certificate was not visible during the inspection. Provider will frame the registration, post it somewhere near the front door, and take a photo of it to send to the LS.”
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FAQ
Questions about Better Than Yesterday Child Care
Is Better Than Yesterday Child Care licensed?
Yes. Better Than Yesterday Child Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Better Than Yesterday Child Care last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Better Than Yesterday Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 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 Better Than Yesterday Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Better Than Yesterday Child Care?
Columbia, MD 21045. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.