The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Brilliant Minds Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Experienced teachers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
Cost
Brilliant Minds Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all
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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13A.16.10.04A
“Licensing specialist observed that the electrical wall plate was hanging from the wall in the loft area in room 5.”
13A.16.05.11A
“In room 5 licensing specialist observed that there are grubby ceiling tiles, the air conditioning vents in the ceiling need to be cleaned in rom 5 and the floors need to be stripped and cleaned in the facility”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing specialist observed that room 3b had broken tiles on the wall by the hand washing sink, remove the rust from the column plates and corners on the wall need to be repaired, there is peeling wall paper and broken floor tiles in the loft area in room 5.”
13A.16.11.03C
“The licensing specialist observed that a staff member was changing a child's diaper at the time of the inspection: licensing specialist observed that the staff member did not remove her gloves after changing the child's soiled diaper.”
13A.16.11.03B
“The licensing specialist observed that a staff member was changing a child's diaper at the time of the inspection; licensing specialist observed that the staff member did not wash the child's hand after changing their diaper.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“The director stated that she called Baltimore to make the report and left a voicemail because no one answered.”
13A.16.03.07A
“The facility is located inside the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building but has a locked door that separates the facility from the rest of the building. The director stated that graduation would be held in the cafeteria of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building and stated that when it rains the children are taken for walks in other unapproved areas of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building . The director stated that they do not have permission slips to take the children to other areas of the building and they have been doing this for years.”
13A.16.03.06D(1)
“The licensing specialist interviewed the staff that stated that the incident occurred around 9:40 am and the report was not submitted immediately because they waited until they had the time to submit the report. The staff stated that they came back from water play around 10: 30 am and that is when she was able to submit the incident report.”
13A.16.03.04I(5)
“The facility is located inside the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building but has a locked door that separates the facility from the rest of the building. The director stated that graduation would be held in the cafeteria of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building and stated that when it rains the children are taken for walks in other unapproved areas of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission building . The director stated that they do not have permission slips to take the children to other areas of the building and they have been doing this for years.”
13A.16.10.02E
“The licensing specialist observed the following first aid supplies were not maintained: large gauze, soap, paper or plastic bag, and a whistle.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
6207 Blair RD, NW, Washington, DC
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20707
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 206-7250 to ask.
(301) 206-7250.
Laurel, MD 20707.