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Bright Eyes Child Care Center

Damascus, MD 208724.9· 8 reviews

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About Bright Eyes Child Care Center

Bright Eyes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Damascus, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumTeaching Strategies: Creative Curriculum (Infants & Toddlers); The InvestiGators Club (Preschool & Pre-K)
StaffTeachers trained in first aid and CPR; required to continue training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
DiscountsRefer a family and receive $100 credit
MoreFounded 1991
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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Eyes Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)

      “LS reviewed staff and child attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/25, and confirmed the following: in Room 2 facility had 4 two year olds with a group size of 15 preschool students on Tuesday, 11/4/25, and Thursday, 11/6/25, had 4 two year olds with a group size of 16 total preschool students. Each day only two staff were present until around 11:45 AM. Facility is to submit correction to OCC of adding a third staff when needed to provide appropriate supervision for the group size and composition.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(1)

      “LS reviewed staff and child attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/25, and confirmed the following: in Room 2 facility had 4 two year olds with a group size of 15 preschool students on Tuesday, 11/4/25, and Thursday, 11/6/25, had 4 two year olds with a group size of 16 total preschool students. Each day only two staff were present until around 11:45 AM. Facility is to submit correction to OCC of adding a third staff when needed to provide appropriate supervision for the group size and composition.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.07A

      “LS was informed that Room 1B has closed due to staffing and enrollment. LS requested a Change in Facilities form.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.06E(2)

      “OCC was not notified of role changes for three lead teachers listed on the staffing patterns to meet ratio. Operator is to submit notification about any changes that could affect the license status or operation of the center.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS observed staffing patterns with three lead staff listed on staffing patterns that are now substitutes. LS requested current staffing patterns for the center and evidence of the staffing patterns posted in the center.”
  3. Feb 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.02C

      “At the time of inspection, LS observed three infant and toddler activity plans that had not been updated in over three months. Facility is to update the activity plans and submit evidence to LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “At the time of inspection, one aide with a hire date of 04/03/2024 had not completed an approved aide orientation training within 6 months of hire. LS requested that this staff complete the aide orientation as soon as possible and for facility director to submit the completed certificate.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “At the time of inspection, one aide had only completed 1.5 continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training cycle. This was corrected at the time of inspection, as LS observed 58.5 completed hours of continued training for the current year cycle 2024-2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “At the time of inspection, one child care teacher had completed 1.5 hours of continued training for training cycle 2023-2024. LS requested that this staff complete 10.5 additional hours of training, for a total of 22.5 continued training hours, for the 2024-2025 training cycle.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have current staffing patterns posted. The posted staffing patterns are dated 08/21/2024. LS requested that updated staffing patterns are posted and sent to LS.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At the time of inspection, one child was missing evidence of a second lead test having been completed at age 2, and one child had no evidence of age-appropriate lead testing on file. Facility is to submit documentation of age-appropriate lead testing for these children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: two children were missing questions 5 and 6 on their Health Inventory, Part II. Facility is to submit completed Health Inventory, Part II, for these children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: 10 children were missing annual updates on their emergency forms; two children were missing source of healthcare information on their emergency forms; and one child was missing a parent signature on their emergency form. Facility is to submit complete and updated emergency forms for these children.”

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 Bright Eyes Child Care Center

Is Bright Eyes Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Eyes Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Eyes Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 Bright Eyes Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Eyes Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 482-0658 to ask.

What is Bright Eyes Child Care Center's phone number?

(301) 482-0658.

Where is Bright Eyes Child Care Center?

Damascus, MD 20872.

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