Skip to content
Child care centerHours not listed· call to confirm

Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk

Dunkirk, MD 20754

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk

Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk is a licensed child care center in Dunkirk, 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.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Call to confirm

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 3 visits
  1. Aug 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.02B

      “One child in present in the infant room does not have a written individualized activity plan. Please ensure that one is completed by staff in consultation with the parent and it is dated and signed. Please send the completed individualized activity plan to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “During a review of staff files, it was found that one Aide has not completed a three hour Aide Orientation course within in the required 6 months. She should have completed an aide orientation course no later than 02/05/2026. Please have her complete the course as soon as possible and submit the completed certificate of training to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “During a review of a sampling of children's records, there was no evidence of a two year old having any blood lead test. It was also found that two other two year old children do not have a second blood lead test. Please notify the parents of the identified children so that they may schedule blood lead testing with their child's physician. The Center may correct this non-compliance by notifying the parents in writing of their child's need for blood lead testing and sending that written notification to OCC. This will correct this non-compliance with the understanding that the Center will obtain the results of the blood lead tests and place the results in the respective child's file.”
  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “All Aides shall complete a 3 hour Aide Orientation course within 6 months of their employment. One Aide should have taken the course no later than 01/30/2025, but has now completed it on 05/15/2025, albeit late. Another Aide should have completed a 3 hour Aide Orientation course no later than 02/05/2025, but has now completed it on 05/22/2025, albeit late. Therefore, this non-compliance is now corrected.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “All Aides shall complete a basic health and safety course within 90 days of their employment at the Center. One Aide should have completed it by 01/30/2025, but completed it on 05/15/2025, albeit late. Therefore, this portion of the non-compliance is now corrected. Another Aide should have completed a basic health and safety course by 11/05/204, but has yet to do so. Please have her complete a basic health and safety course as soon as possible and send a copy of her completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(3)

      “The Director, 5 teachers and 4 Aides did not complete their 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update within the allotted time frame. However, the Director ensured that they all have now completed the training and have their training certificates in their employee files. Therefore, this non-compliance is already corrected.”
  3. Sep 26, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “Out of the 36 randomly selected children's records, it was found that four children do not have any evidence of having a second blood lead test. Please notify the parents in writing of the need for the second lead test so that they may schedule that with their respective child's physician. Provide written evidence of having notified the respective parents or provide a copy of the blood lead test results to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.01A(1)

      “During the inspection, there was no evidence of a written schedule of daily activities posted in the Adventure Room. When this was brought to the attention of the Director, she posted an activity schedule in the room. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “During a review of staff files, no evidence was found to indicate that two Aides completed their required Basic Health and Safety training course within 90 days of their employment. Please have each of them complete MSDE's Basic Health and Safety course and submit their training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “During a review of staff files, it was found that a newly hired Aide does not have a medical evaluation in her employee file at the Center. Please obtain a copy of the staff's medical evaluation and submit it to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “During a review of staff files, it was found that one staff member is no longer employed, but OCC had not been notified. The Center Director deleted her via 1203 during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05E

      “During the inspection, an Aide was substituting for another Aide in the Infant Room (The Little Patriots), but the substitute log was not completed. While in the Licensing Specialist was still in the room, the substitute completed the form. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on site.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “Out of the 36 randomly selected children's records, it was found that three children do not have the age-appropriate immunizations. Please notify the respective parents so that they may obtain the necessary immunizations or supply the Center with a copy of their already updated immunization records. Please forward a copy of the identified children's age-appropriate immunizations to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance. The Center was provided with a copy of the Children's Health Record Review so the Center knows which children need updated immunizations.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “During a review of all emergency forms, it was found that a three year old did not have any phone numbers listed for any of the child's emergency contacts. The Center Director was able to find this information listed in Brightwheel, so she added it to the child's emergency form. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.”

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk

Home daycare

Kimberly Beckert

Dunkirk, MD 20754 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Home daycare

Jennifer Clements

Dunkirk, MD 20754 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Home daycare

Carla Tevis

Dunkirk, MD 20754 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Home daycare

Laura Watkins

Owings, MD 20736 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Home daycare

April Grierson

Owings, MD 20736 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk

Is Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk licensed?

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

When was Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk 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 Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Dawns Early Light - Dunkirk?

Dunkirk, MD 20754.

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