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Blar-ney Child Development

Forestville, MD 20747

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About Blar-ney Child Development

Blar-ney Child Development is a licensed child care center in Forestville, 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 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today: Not listed
Capacity: Not listed

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Inspection reports for Blar-ney Child Development

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
Ages: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

Food and nutrition 2
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Health, medication and illness 2
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.

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Aug 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  13A.16.12.04C(1)
  “Licensing Specialists also observed that the basement was damp and had a noticeable mildew odor. LS observed dry food such as box mash potatoes, pop tarts and Cheez-it crackers being stored in the basement level. LS observed that the director brought the food upstairs. Food shall be stored in an area that is dry, cool and well ventilated.”
- Building, equipment and play areas
  13A.16.05.01B
  “LS conducted full inspection on 08/14/2026. LS observed that the center of ceiling on the basement level had pieces of the ceiling that had fallen on the floor. Follow -up will be conducted”
Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  13A.16.12.04C(1)
  “During complaint investigation LS observed snacks such as crackers, cookies, juices and can goods for the children being stored on the basement level. LS observed small and large spots along the basement walls. At least three dehumanizers were observed in the basement. LS also smelled a thick musty odor on the basement level only. LS also observed that the basement level was warmer then the main level were the children snacks were stored. LS advised director to remove all the children snacks, drinks and can good out of the basement by close of business. LS observed directors beginning to move children's snacks to the main level of the daycare. More of the children's food and snacks were already stored in the main closet. Corrected on site.”
- Health, medication and illness
  13A.16.11.02A
  “During complaint investigation LS inquired about children who had hand, foot and mouth disease. Upon entry into room 2, infant/toddler room. Teacher informed LS that the first child who had hand foot and mouth was in the Infant room. LS inquired about the children who had Hand, Foot and Mouth with the director. Per director last week one child came in and was sent home. At least a total of three children had hand, foot and mouth. LS inquired if the health department was contacted. Director stated she didn't.”
Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  13A.16.05.06
  “LS did not observe functioning mechanical ventilation in the bathroom located in Room 3.”
- Health, medication and illness
  13A.16.03.04E
  “LS observed three (3) children needing lead screening.”
- Records and paperwork
  13A.16.03.04C
  “LS observed four (4) children needing annual updates on emergency forms.”

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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