The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Claire Hetsberger
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About Claire Hetsberger
Claire Hetsberger is a home daycare in Lanham, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
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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 |
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State record
Inspection reports for Claire Hetsberger
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.05.06C(1)
“LS observed evidence of one porta crib stored in the basement of the daycare family home. The provider has a registration for two children under two. Please correct as soon as possible.”
13A.15.05.05A
“LS observed evidence of the play area maintain and free from conditions, however in order to get to the play area the children must walk down steps. LS observed evidence of the children having access to the storage door underneath of the daycare home. LS observed the step area with boxes, cleaning equipment, and trash bags of cleaning waiting to be picked up. Please correct before enrolling any daycare children.”
- Apr 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.05.05A
“LS observed evidence of large concrete blocks, bricks, roof shingles all over the yard, children's toys all over the yard, buckets, boxes, doors, lumber and large branches accessible to the outdoor activity area during the Mandatory Inspection.”
13A.15.05.03E(3)
“LS observed evidence of cracks and soiled diapering mat which is located on top of a wooden diapering station. LS observed the diapering station with chipping and peeling paint.”
13A.15.05.03A
“LS discussed with the provider this date to make sure that all areas and or rooms are free from clutter.”
13A.15.03.05C(1)
“During the Mandatory inspection the provider disclosed that her second cousin was staying in the shed which is in the provider’s backyard. The provider stated that her second cousin arrived at her home a week or two ago. The provider stated that he was supposed to stay for one day or a weekend to meet up with friends. The provider continued to monitor the front door during the Mandatory Inspection. The provider stated that she spoke with her second cousin's mother, to ask her to come and pick up her son. The cousin stated that she had just started a new job. LS explained to the provider that she should have reported the new resident to the Office of Childcare immediately. LS asked the provider, “Do your second cousin come into the house? The provider stated that her second cousin would use the neighborhood restaurant's bathroom. The provider pulled out her cell phone to call her cousin, during the Mandatory Inspection for LS to explain the situation to her cousin. LS explained to the provider and the provider's cousin, via cell phone that the cousin staying in the shed is considered a new resident of the daycare home.”
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of Lead Screening for two children in care.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of health inventory part 1 and 2 for two children in care. LS observed no updated immunizations for one child in care.”
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FAQ
Questions about Claire Hetsberger
Is Claire Hetsberger licensed?
Yes. Claire Hetsberger is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Claire Hetsberger last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Claire Hetsberger had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Claire Hetsberger's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Claire Hetsberger?
Lanham, MD 20706. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.