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Black Belt Academy

Dunkirk, MD 207544.8· 24 reviews

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About Black Belt Academy

Black Belt Academy is a licensed child care center in Dunkirk, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.11.04E(2)

      “During the inspection today, there was a prescription bottle of medication for one child observed in the Assistant Director's desk, which was not locked, and accessible to the children. The Assistant Director stated the medication is usually kept in the locked file cabinet located behind her desk and stated it was her mistake that it was put back into the desk after the medication was administered to the child last. The Assistant Director relocated the medication bottle to the locked file cabinet while the Licensing Specialist was present. This was corrected on site.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “One aide did not complete the 2025 BHS update that was due for her by 3-31-26. Please have this aide complete the 2025 BHS update immediately and send the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.06C(3)

      “While the Licensing Specialist was present at the center today, the Assistant Director reported a child had been injured playing 'ball tag' on Monday of this week and was seen for medical attention Monday night. The child was diagnosed with a broken finger. The Assistant Director forwarded the communication between her and the child's parent to the Licensing Specialist during the inspection and stated she would send the Licensing Specialist a copy of the parent signed incident report on Thursday, September 17. Notification was made to the Licensing Specialist, so this was corrected on site. The center is reminded when children are injured at the center and receive medical attention, notification should be made to the Office of Child Care within 24 hours.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “The Licensing Specialist reviewed a random sample of 15 children's files. Of the 15 records reviewed, one five year old child was missing blood lead test results from their file. Please obtain these results from the child's parent and add to the child's file. Send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “The Licensing Specialist reviewed a random sample of 15 children's files. Of the 15 records reviewed, one child was missing Part 2 of the health inventory form from their file. Please obtain from this child's parent and add to the child's file. Send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “The Licensing Specialist reviewed a random sample of 15 children's files. Of the 15 records reviewed, one child was missing Part 1 of the health inventory form from their file. Please obtain from this child's parent and add to the child's file. Send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.03A(2)

      “When Licensing Specialist arrived at the center at approximately 2:05pm, there were 13 children present in the child care room with the Director. These children were not checked in on the attendance sheet. When additional children arrived back at the center, those children were checked in on the attendance sheet, as were the other children who hadn't previously been checked in. Once all the children were checked in, this was corrected. Center staff are reminded that children should be checked in and out of the center on the center attendance sheets, as well as on the van transportation AM drop and PM load sheets. This was discussed during the inspection with the Assistant Director and she stated she would re-iterate the policies and procedures to all staff, van drivers and substitutes.”
  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.10C(3)

      “Two school age teachers completed the required 2024 Basic health and safety update training late, but the training has been completed and this is corrected.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(3)

      “The Director completed the required 2024 Basic health and safety update training late, but the training has been completed and this is corrected.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “There are four children who meet the birthdate requirement for blood lead testing who do not have test results in their files. Please obtain results for these children from parents and add to their files. Please send copies to LS.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Three children did not have Part 2 of the health inventory form in their files during the inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to children's file. Please send copy to LS.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “There is one emergency form for a child who is enrolled who needs health care provider added and parent signature added. Please have parents update this form and add to child's file. Please send copy to LS.”

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 Black Belt Academy

Is Black Belt Academy licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Black Belt Academy last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Black Belt Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 4 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 Black Belt Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (410) 286-9336 to confirm.

How much does Black Belt Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (410) 286-9336 to ask.

What is Black Belt Academy's phone number?

(410) 286-9336.

Where is Black Belt Academy?

Dunkirk, MD 20754.

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