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Dorothy Ijeomah
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About Dorothy Ijeomah
Dorothy Ijeomah 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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
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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 |
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State record
Inspection reports for Dorothy Ijeomah
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 31, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.05.03E(2)
“LS observed Provider change 2 children without changing her gloves in between children.”
13A.15.05.03D(1)
“LS observed the Provider washing their hands between diapering 2 children.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed one child missing completed Part I of the health inventory. LS observed 2 children missing Part II & II of the health inventory. LS observed 2 children's records missing immunization records. LS observed 3 childrens records missing proof of lead screening. LS observed 1 childs emergency form missing thir address. LS observed 1 childs emergency form missing parent signature and date LS observed one emergency form missing parent signature.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 6 children's emergency form missing annual update.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed 2 children's records missing proof of lead screening who where younger than the age of 6 at enrollment.”
Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 2 children with Emergency Cards that were not signed and dated and one with no authorized persons listed.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS completed a Full Inspection and observed 1 child with the lead certificate, 1 child without part 1 of the health assessment and 1 child without immunization records.”
Dec 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.15.04.03C
“LS observed an additional adult upon arrival. During the complaint investigation, the additional adult left for an appointment, leaving the provider with 4 children under the age of 2 years old. Corrected on site. An approved substitute arrived.”
Aug 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.10.06B
“While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist an infant sleeping in a playpen wrapped in a blanket for restriction. Inside the playpen was a pillow placed to also restrict movement. There was another blanket in playpen and the playpen was covered by a thick blanket to block out light. Specialist asked Provider to take all items out the playpen and to unwrap the infant. Specialist informed Provider that unless specified by a physician restricting movement is not allowed. Corrected on site.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed 4 children without Emergency Cards on file. Per regulation Provider shall maintain Emergency Forms for all children enrolled.”
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FAQ
Questions about Dorothy Ijeomah
Is Dorothy Ijeomah licensed?
Yes. Dorothy Ijeomah is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dorothy Ijeomah last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dorothy Ijeomah had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 4 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 Dorothy Ijeomah's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Dorothy Ijeomah?
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.