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Carolyn Kirkland

Columbia, MD 21044 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Carolyn Kirkland

Carolyn Kirkland is a home daycare in Columbia, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Carolyn Kirkland

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Registered Family Child Care Home
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(4)

      “LS did not observe the annual update for the home's emergency and disaster plan. Provider must immediately submit evidence of an updated plan.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on the emergency forms. Provider must immediately submit all of the corrections.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “LS did not observe a lead test for every child enrolled. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a lead test or evidence of an appointment to obtain a lead test.”
  3. Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(1)

      “Provider did not submit evidence of completing the 2024 Annual Update by December 31, 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on every child's form. Provider must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms to the office.”
  5. Apr 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.15.09.01B(6)

      “LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent received a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology. Provider must immediately submit to the office evidence that each child's parent has received the written policy that is verified via signature and date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05A

      “LS observed an uncovered grill and fire pit in the outdoor activity area. Provider must cover them or remove them from the play area.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS did not observe the required Physician contact information on the back of the emergency form for a child who is prescribed medication. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a corrected emergency form.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for one child enrolled and admitted who was born after January 1, 2015. Provider must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a Health Care Provider to obtain one.”
  6. Mar 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on the emergency form for every child enrolled.”

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 Carolyn Kirkland

Is Carolyn Kirkland licensed?

Yes. Carolyn Kirkland is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Carolyn Kirkland last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carolyn Kirkland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 6 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 Carolyn Kirkland's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Carolyn Kirkland?

Columbia, MD 21044. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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