Celebree of Melford

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“The complaint states that the center director self-reported that on April 7, 2026, a child in the pre-k class touched another child's private area while playing in the block area. This was witnessed by a staff member in the room. The teacher in room 9 stated that on April 7, 2026, her back was turned to the children and she noticed that the room was too quiet. She then turned around and saw one child touch another child in their private area. The other child then touched the other child back on the child’s thigh. The teacher stated that the one child is constantly touching other children, and she always has to move him away from the other children. She also stated that the child likes to look under stalls when children are using the bathroom. She has heard from other children that the child likes to pull down their pants and has touched them on their behind, but has never personally witnessed the child touching another one inappropriately until 4/7/26. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of the child.”

13A.16.07.06A

“The complaint states that the center director self-reported that on April 7, 2026, a child in the pre-k class touched another child's private area while playing in the block area. This was witnessed by a staff member in the room. LS interviewed one administration staff member as well as the teacher in room 9 over the phone in reference to the complaint. The teacher in room 9 stated that on April 7, 2026, her back was turned to the children and she noticed that the room was too quiet. She then turned around and saw one child touch another child in their private area. The other child then touched the other child back on the child’s thigh. The teacher stated that the one child is constantly touching other children, and she always has to move him away from the other children. She also stated that the child likes to look under stalls when children are using the bathroom. She has heard from other children that the child likes to pull down their pants and has touched them on their behind, but has never personally witnessed the child touching another one inappropriately until 4/7/26. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“The complaint states that the father of a 2 year old hit his child in the chest on 01/06/2026, and that the father also pushed another two year old child that same day. On 01/14/2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year old child in the face for walking up to him. LS interviewed the director and four staff members. A staff member in room 7 stated that the father of a two year old has punched his child in the chest several times while at the center on different dates, but that it was last witnessed on 01/06/2026. On 01/06/2026, the child’s father was also seen pushing another two year old child, and no staff member intervened. The father of the two year old was also seen getting into another child’s face on 01/14, 2026, and telling him that if he gets any closer that he will flick the child. Another staff member mentioned to the director that the father of the child has also grabbed his child’s hand and used his child’s hand to punch another child in the face multiple times. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”

13A.16.07.06A

“The complaint states that the father of a 2 year old hit his child in the chest on 01/06/2026, and that the father also pushed another two year old child that same day. On 01/14/2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year old child in the face for walking up to him. LS interviewed the director and four staff members. A staff member in room 7 stated that the father of a two year old has punched his child in the chest several times while at the center on different dates, but that it was last witnessed on 01/06/2026. On 01/06/2026, the child’s father was also seen pushing another two year old child, and no staff member intervened. The father of the two year old was also seen getting into another child’s face on 01/14, 2026, and telling him that if he gets any closer that he will flick the child. Another staff member mentioned to the director that the father of the child has also grabbed his child’s hand and used his child’s hand to punch another child in the face multiple times, and no staff member intervened. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.16.07.04B

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that the father of a 2 year old child hit his child in the chest on 01/06/26, and the same day pushed another 2 year old and told her to say excuse me, resulting in the child falling back. On January 14, 2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year old child in the face for walking up to him. The director stated that the father has been told that he is no longer allowed on the premises. An operator shall permit the parent of a child in care to have access to the parent's child at any time during the center's hours of operation, without appointment.”

13A.16.08.02B

“LS did not observe qualified teachers in rooms 3, 4, or 5. Rooms 3 and 4 did have approved substitutes in the room. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS interviewed the director and a staff member in reference to a child running out of the center and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The staff member stated that the child was sitting in the office and the office door was open. The child ran out of the open office door and then out of the front door of the center. The staff member stated that the child ran around the parking lot for 6 minutes while they attempted to catch him, and also ran across the street. The director stated that the child was in the office because he was having behavioral issues in the classroom, and that he is a known runner, and has gotten out of the classroom a few times before. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”

13A.16.07.06A

“LS interviewed the director and a staff member in reference to a child running out of the center and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The staff member stated that the child ran around the parking lot for 6 minutes while they attempted to catch him, and also ran across the street. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.16.07.02A(2)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that a child ran outside of the center door and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The staff member stated that they chased the child around the parking lot for about 6 minutes and the child even crossed the street before they caught him. The incident was not reported to Child Protective Services. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been neglected in the center or outside the center, shall report that belief directly to the protective services unit of the local department as required under Maryland law.”

13A.16.08.02B

“LS did not observe qualified staff in rooms 1, 5, or 7. On the date of the incident, August 25, 2025, there were two aides assigned to room 7, and no qualified staff member was in the room. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”

13A.16.07.06A

“LS interviewed an aide in room 7, a two year old room, who stated that on August 25, 2025, around 10:00 am, she went up front to the office to get a cup of ibuprofen for another aide in room 7. The aide stated that she observed that the cup of ibuprofen was left sitting on the counter in room 7 at 11:00 am, but that she did not move the ibuprofen from the counter, even though there were children in the room. The aide stated that when the children moved out of the room at 5:00 pm, the cup of ibuprofen was still sitting on the counter. The aide mentioned that the medication would have been accessible to children if they were to stand on a chair to reach it. LS observed a picture of the medication that was left out, and LS counted at least 20 to 25, 200 mg ibuprofen in the cup, possibly more. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”