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Diane Cephas

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Diane Cephas

Diane Cephas is a home daycare in Upper Marlboro, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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.

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  1. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02D(1)

      “LS did not observe a current first aid/CPR. The provider shall maintain current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR at all times.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.05E

      “A medical evaluation for a new two year old resident has been pending since the monitoring inspection on 03/23/2026. LS also requested a medical evaluation over email. Within 15 working days after notifying the licensing agency of a new resident, the provider shall submit a medical report on the resident, on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency that is based on a medical evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “LS observed four children needing a Health Assessment part 1 and 2. LS observed three children needing immunization records. LS observed three children needing a lead screening. LS observed one child needing an individual needs assessment. LS observed three children needing a parent agreement.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS observed two children needing emergency forms. Emergency information for each child shall be maintained on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.05E

      “A medical evaluation for a new two year old resident has been pending since the monitoring inspection on 03/23/2026. LS also requested a medical evaluation over email. Within 15 working days after notifying the licensing agency of a new resident, the provider shall submit a medical report on the resident, on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency that is based on a medical evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
  3. May 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02D(1)

      “LS did not observe a current first aid/CPR. The provider shall maintain current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR at all times.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.05E

      “A medical evaluation for a new two year old resident has been pending since the monitoring inspection on 03/23/2026. LS also requested a medical evaluation over email. Within 15 working days after notifying the licensing agency of a new resident, the provider shall submit a medical report on the resident, on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency that is based on a medical evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “LS observed four children needing a Health Assessment part 1 and 2. LS observed three children needing immunization records. LS observed three children needing a lead screening. LS observed one child needing an individual needs assessment. LS observed three children needing a parent agreement.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS observed two children needing emergency forms. Emergency information for each child shall be maintained on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.05E

      “A medical evaluation for a new two year old resident has been pending since the monitoring inspection on 03/23/2026. LS also requested a medical evaluation over email. Within 15 working days after notifying the licensing agency of a new resident, the provider shall submit a medical report on the resident, on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency that is based on a medical evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
  4. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.15.08.01A

      “LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual that has not been approved by the OCC to supervise children present with children alone.”
    • Background checks

      13A.15.06.03D(4)

      “During a Monitoring Inspection today, LS observed an individual supervising children that has not submitted background clearances for approval by the OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.06.03D(3)

      “LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual stating they were the substitute, however, Provider has not submitted a Medical Report or Release of Information for the individual to be approved by the OCC.”
    • Background checks

      13A.15.03.05C(1)

      “LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection and observed a resident present in the home that the OCC was not made aware of.”

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 Diane Cephas

Is Diane Cephas licensed?

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

When was Diane Cephas last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Diane Cephas had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 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 Diane Cephas' hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Diane Cephas?

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. 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).