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Damiana Layne
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About Damiana Layne
Damiana Layne is a home daycare in Greenbelt, 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 6 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
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State record
Inspection reports for Damiana Layne
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 Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.08.01B(4)
“LS discussed with the provider that she can not leave the children unsupervised to go upstairs to another level to open the door for a parent because its raining outside.”
13A.15.08.01B(3)
“During the Mandatory Inspection LS observed evidence of a parent dropping off her children at the front door entrance which is located on the first level of the daycare home. The first level of the home is not an approved by the Office of Childcare. The daycare entrance is located in the rear of the home on the basement level. While the provider was receiving the two children on the first level of the home, four children was left alone without supervision. LS walked around to rear of the daycare home and entered the basement door entrance. LS discussed the observation of the parent dropping off two children using the front of the house entrance. The provider stated that it was raining outside and she didn't want the parent falling down the stairs.”
13A.15.08.01B(2)
“LS explained to the provider that she put the children health, safety and security at risk when she went upstairs to open the front door of the daycare home for a parent.”
13A.15.07.07A
“LS explained to the provider that she put the children health, safety and security at risk when she went upstairs to open the front door of the daycare home for a parent.”
13A.15.04.03B
“During the Mandatory Inspection LS observed three children younger than 2 years old present with the provider. LS requested for the provider to disenroll one child under two years old immediately. Provider called parent to pick up at 10:12 am and the parent picked up at 10:45 am. An unannounced follow up inspection will be conducted to correct this regulation.”
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.05.01C
“LS observed evidence of mice droppings on the desk and on the bottom of the art easel located in the tv room. Please submit a plan of action immediately.”
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FAQ
Questions about Damiana Layne
Is Damiana Layne licensed?
Yes. Damiana Layne is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Damiana Layne last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Damiana Layne had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Damiana Layne's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Damiana Layne?
Greenbelt, MD 20770. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.