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Dawn Shay

Baltimore, MD 21237 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Dawn Shay

Dawn Shay is a home daycare in Baltimore, 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 1 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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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Registered Family Child Care Home
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3

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. Jul 20, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.02

      “LS observed an unsecured floor baseboard with an exposed nail.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(4)

      “LS did not observe that the written emergency and disaster plan was updated annually.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(1)

      “LS did not observe the written emergency and disaster plan.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.07.07A

      “LS observed an unsecured floor baseboard in the restroom. Provider placed the baseboard up against the wall.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05A

      “LS observed pet feces in the outdoor activity area. LS also observed standing water in some of the outdoor activity equipment. LS did not observe a suitable barrier at the steps outside that lead to an unapproved area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.03A

      “LS observed pet feces in the outdoor activity area. LS observed rodent droppings on the cots in the restroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.05.01C

      “LS observed rodent droppings on the children's cots stored in the restroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.01B

      “LS observed ceiling damage in the restroom. LS also observed a floor baseboard with an exposed nail in the restroom. Provider placed the baseboard up against the wall. LS also observed the door to the outdoor area in need of painting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “LS observed one child's record missing an emergency form. LS observed one child missing the second lead testing results. LS observed two children missing lead testing results. LS observed two children in need of updated immunization records. LS observed two children's records missing immunization records.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “LS observed one child's emergency form missing the annual update.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03B

      “LS observed 8 children in care and 3 children signed in on the attendance sheet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03A

      “LS did not observe a written agreement for one enrolled child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “LS did not observe lead testing results for two enrolled children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02A

      “LS did not observe an emergency form for one enrolled child. LS did not observe lead testing results for two children.”

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 Dawn Shay

Is Dawn Shay licensed?

Yes. Dawn Shay is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dawn Shay last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Dawn Shay had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Shay's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Dawn Shay?

Baltimore, MD 21237. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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