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Claudia Rivas
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About Claudia Rivas
Claudia Rivas is a home daycare in Damascus, 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 7 rules across 2 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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- 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Claudia Rivas
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 Dec 9, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“At the time of inspection. LS could not observe the provider's emergency and disaster plan. Provider is to send the updated plan to LS.”
13A.15.06.04A(6)
“At the time of inspection, the additional adult had a first aid and CPR certification that expired in August of 2025. Provider to submit an updated certification for the additional adult.”
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“At the time of inspection, LS could not observe any training completed between 02/01/2024 and 01/31/2025. Provider is to submit evidence of 24 hours completed by 01/31/2026.”
13A.15.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, the provider was missing the following: second page of emergency form for two children, pick up authorization for one child Two other children did not have emergency contacts listed, source of healthcare information or parent signature on the emergency form. Additionally, two children were missing part 1 of the heath inventory.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of inspection, the provider was missing the following: second page of emergency form for two children, pick up authorization for one child. Two other children did not have emergency contacts listed, source of healthcare information or parent signature on the emergency form.”
13A.15.03.03F
“At the time of inspection, LS could not observe evidence of fire and emergency drills for 2024. Provider to submit evidence of the log or submit a statement of correction for this regulation.”
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of inspection, provider was missing authorized pick up information for three children in care, and source of healthcare for two children in care. Provider to send completed emergency forms to LS.”
- Jul 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Claudia Rivas
Is Claudia Rivas licensed?
Yes. Claudia Rivas is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Claudia Rivas last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Claudia Rivas had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 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 Claudia Rivas' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Claudia Rivas?
Damascus, MD 20872. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.