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Denise Hames
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About Denise Hames
Denise Hames is a home daycare in Hyattsville, 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 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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 |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Denise Hames
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 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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Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.10.01H(3)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe a whistle in the first aid kit supplies.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed a column in the child care space needing a protective barrier.”
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FAQ
Questions about Denise Hames
Is Denise Hames licensed?
Yes. Denise Hames is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Denise Hames last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Denise Hames had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Denise Hames' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Denise Hames?
Hyattsville, MD 20785. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.