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Carmencita Jones
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About Carmencita Jones
Carmencita Jones is a home daycare in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Carmencita Jones
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 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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Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.15.07.05
“While conducting a Complaint Investigation Provider admitted to not allowing parents access to the child care area. Provider stated she was still abiding by the COVID policy. LS informed Provider that the COVID policy is no longer active and parents shall be allowed into child care areas during operational hours.”
13A.15.07.04B(4)
“While conducting a Complaint Investigation today in regards to physical child discipline, Provider stated that she did in fact tap a child on their hand to prevent injuries to other children due to the child's behavior. LS discussed with Provider that under no circumstance should a child be hit as a form of discipline.”
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 2 children without updated Emergency Forms. Specialist informed Provider Emergency Forms must be updated annually.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“During a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without an Emergency Form on file. All children must have emergency information provided that's in care of family child care.”
13A.15.03.02A
“During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment or Lead testing. Specialist reiterated that no child should be admitted with the following documents.”
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carmencita Jones
Is Carmencita Jones licensed?
Yes. Carmencita Jones is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carmencita Jones last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carmencita Jones had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Carmencita Jones' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Carmencita Jones?
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.