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Dawn Carter
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About Dawn Carter
Dawn Carter is a home daycare in Waldorf, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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 Dawn Carter
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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May 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence of the provider's emergency disaster plan. Please complete and submit a emergency disaster plan to the Licensing Specialist for correction.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Two children in care were missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist once all required documents have been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
Jun 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.09.01B(6)
“The provider does not have a written screen time policy. Provider is advised to write a screen time policy and provide it to the parents of all children. Please submit evidence that the parents have received the written screen time policy to the Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Upon reviewing the children's records, the specialist noted that one child enrolled is missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
13A.15.03.03E
“Several children's files were missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible, that the parent was notified about the consumer pamphlet. See additional comments sheet.”
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dawn Carter
Is Dawn Carter licensed?
Yes. Dawn Carter is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dawn Carter last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dawn Carter had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Dawn Carter's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Dawn Carter?
Waldorf, MD 20602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.