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Dream and Discover Family Childcare

Waldorf, MD 20603 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Dream and Discover Family Childcare

Dream and Discover Family Childcare is a home daycare in Waldorf, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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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Inspection reports for Dream and Discover Family Childcare

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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

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(3)

      “The provider has emergency disaster drills and fire drills logged up until March 2025. The provider is advised to complete and record fire and emergency drills as required. Please complete and log a fire and emergency drill and send a copy to the OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “There are three children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this documentation from the children's' health care providers to keep in their daycare file and send a copy to the OCC.”
  2. Oct 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(3)

      “The provider completed 12 hours of training for the 2022-2023 training cycle, but the training was late and not taken in the required timeframe. The provider should have completed the 12 hours of continued training by November 30, 2023 but did not complete the training until December 2023. The provider has corrected this by completing the training. The provider is reminded to complete and submit 12 hours of continued training for this year's training cycle by November 30, 2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(1)

      “The provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety update that was due in March 2024. The provider indicated that she was having issues with the website and logging into her account. Provider is advised to complete this as soon as possible. The LS will provide resources to the provider that may help with accessing the course.”
    • Safe sleep

      13A.15.05.06A

      “The provider has a pack n play that has a very loose fitting sheet. The provider is advised that she must have a tight fitting sheet in the pack n play. She will remove the current sheet and replace it with one that is more tight fitting.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05A

      “The provider has a large trampoline that is off limits to the daycare children. The ladder was up today, making it accessible to the daycare children. The LS removed the ladder. There is also a small single person trampoline in the yard and a deflated inflatable play structure with a ball pit. The provider is advised that daycare children are not permitted to use the single trampoline or the inflatable structure. She will ensure that they are put away.. There was a gas can sitting next to the unlocked shed. The LS moved the gas can into the shed. The provider is advised to keep the shed locked so children can not access the potentially hazardous materials inside.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “There is one child whose emergency form is missing an authorized daily pick up person. Please ensure that this is completed by the parent.”
  3. Oct 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(3)

      “Provider did not complete 12 hours of training last year for the 2021-2022 training cycle. She has been working on her 45 clock hours infant and toddler course but has not finished it yet. The provider is advised that she must complete 12 hours of continued training as soon as possible to make up for training not taken last cycle. The provider then must take 12 hours of training, or complete her 45 clock hour infant and toddler course by November 30, 2023 to remain in compliance.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05A

      “The provider has a fenced back yard for play. The provider has a trampoline in the back yard. The Licensing Specialist moved the ladder to make it inaccessible to the children. There was a full red gas can in the yard next to the shed. The Licensing Specialist moved this gas can and put it inside the shed, but the shed needs a lock. Provider is advised that these items need to be inaccessible to the children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “There are two children whose emergency forms are missing the doctor's name and phone number. Please ensure that the parents of these three children complete the bottom portion of the emergency form to include the doctor's name and phone number.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “There are two children who are missing evidence of a lead blood test at age 12 months and 24 months. Please have the parents obtain this information from the children's doctors.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02A

      “There are two children who are missing updated immunizations. The provider indicated that one child is on a delayed schedule, but there is no documentation in the file to indicate that. The other child has a two year old well check in December. There is one child who is missing a completed Health Inventory Part I completed by the parent (the child does have an All About Me form). Please ensure that this information is obtained.”

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 Dream and Discover Family Childcare

Is Dream and Discover Family Childcare licensed?

Yes. Dream and Discover Family Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dream and Discover Family Childcare last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dream and Discover Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 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 Dream and Discover Family Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Dream and Discover Family Childcare?

Waldorf, MD 20603. 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).