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Book of Life Academy

Annapolis, MD 21401

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Book of Life Academy is a child care center in Annapolis, Maryland. It is license-exempt.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for Book of Life Academy

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Letter of Compliance center (religious-exempt)
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Toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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. Jan 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.17.10.04I(1)

      “LS observed dangling cords on binds in rooms A102 and A105”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.17.10.04F

      “LS observed uncapped electrical sockets in cafeteria, room 105A, room 101A, hallway leading from cafeteria”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.17.05.11A

      “LS observed an accumulation of dirt in the grout on the tiles around the urinals in the boys bathroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.17.05.01A(1)

      “LS observed paint peeling in several areas throughout building: Cafeteria, A102, A103, boys and girls bathrooms”
  2. Jan 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.17.10.01A(1)

      “LS reviewed staff records and noticed that no one on the staff roster had completed the emergency preparedness training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.17.06.02

      “LS observed staff files and noticed that all staff were missing proof of staff orientation in their files.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.17.05.01A(1)

      “LS observed all licensed areas of the facility and noticed frayed and ripped patches of carpet in room A105 and Room A106.”
    • Background checks

      13A.17.03.05B

      “LS observed staff files. Upon review, LS noticed that multiple staff files were missing proof of age and current proof of CBCs.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.17.03.04C

      “LS observed children's files. Upon review, LS noticed that multiple children's files were missing health inventory part 1 and part 2 forms, and lead certificates. Please review all children's files for completeness.”
  3. Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.17.05.08A

      “LS observed one toilet in the large stall of the girl's bathroom that did not flush properly.”
    • Background checks

      13A.17.03.06A(1)

      “Facility did not provide OCC with the most updated personnel list that has previous staff removed.”
    • Background checks

      13A.17.03.05A(2)

      “Facility has not submitted an updated staffing pattern since12/12/2022. Please submit correction by 01/11/2024.”
    • Background checks

      13A.17.03.05A(1)

      “Facility has not submitted updated personnel list since 05/08/2023. Please submit correction by 01/11/2024.”

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 Book of Life Academy

Is Book of Life Academy licensed?

No. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Maryland.

When was Book of Life Academy last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Book of Life Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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 Book of Life Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Book of Life Academy?

Annapolis, MD 21401.

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