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Cougar Cubs Preschool

Thurmont, MD 21788

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About Cougar Cubs Preschool

Cougar Cubs Preschool is a licensed child care center in Thurmont, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “At the time of inspection, LS reminded facility that any time a student is readded onto the 1203, a new release of information must be submitted to clear the staff again. LS did not receive two new releases of information for staff that were added back this semester. OCC had all clearances for the prior semester but students were deleted. LS received these items at the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At the time of inspection, one child did not have age-appropriate lead testing on file. Facility to obtain the documentation and provide evidence to LS.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health assessment on file. Facility to obtain the documentation and provide evidence to LS.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health assessment on file. Facility to obtain the documentation and provide evidence to LS.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “At the time of inspection, two emergency forms had not been updated in over a year. One child did not have an emergency form on file. Facility to have these forms updated and submit evidence to LS.”
  2. Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “At the time of inspection, LS did not observe 12 clock hours of continuing education for the approved child care teacher. LS requested that the facility submit evidence of 12 clock hours of approved training between 09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024, or for the teacher to complete 24 clock hours of continuing education for the current training year cycle.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05E

      “At the time of inspection, LS observed one aide present with 8 children in the classroom. The facility could not provide evidence of a written substitute log. Facility is to submit a written statement of understanding for maintaining a written log of days that a staff is used to provide care as a substitute in place of the child care teacher.”
  3. Mar 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “At the time of inspection, facility had not notified OCC within 5 days of the end of course enrollment of previous semester student volunteers. Director reviewed the Associated Parties list at the time of inspection and notified LS of all parties that were no longer a part of the program.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “At the time of inspection, facility had not notified OCC within 5 days of the addition of new semester student volunteers, as the personnel form for the Spring semester was not submitted until March 11, 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “At the time of inspection, one child was missing documentation of immunizations. Facility to submit documentation of immunizations for this child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At the time of inspection, four children were missing evidence of age appropriate lead testing. Facility to submit evidence of completed lead testing for these children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “At the time of inspection, two children in care were missing completed Health Inventories. Two additional children were missing evidence of Part II. Facility to submit evidence of Health Inventory forms to LS for these children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “At the time of inspection, two children in care were missing completed Health Inventories. Facility to submit evidence of Health Inventory forms to LS for these children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “At the time of inspection, facility was missing updated emergency forms for three children in care, and one child did not have an emergency form on file. Facility to submit evidence of completed emergency forms to LS.”

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 Cougar Cubs Preschool

Is Cougar Cubs Preschool licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cougar Cubs Preschool last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cougar Cubs Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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 Cougar Cubs Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Cougar Cubs Preschool?

Thurmont, MD 21788.

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