Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus, MD 21227
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Dukeland Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
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Cost
Dukeland Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Baltimore City has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
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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13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“On 2 separate occurrences, staff members did not ensure adequate supervision of a child in care. On the first occurrence, a child exited the classroom and was alone in the hallway without supervision. On the 2nd occurrence, the same child exited the facility after a door was propped open while contractors entered and exited the building. The center did not ensure that a child received adequate supervision at all times from individuals assigned to provide care.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The center did not ensure the safety and security of a child in care. On 2 separate days, staff members did not ensure adequate supervision of a child in care. On 1 day, a child exited the classroom and was alone in the hallway without supervision. On another day, A child exited the facility after a door was propped open while contractors entered and exited the building. The center did not ensure that a child received adequate supervision at all times from individuals assigned to provide care.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“On 2 separate occurrences, the center was aware that a child was potentially subjected to neglect. On the first occurrence, a child exited the classroom and was alone in the hallway without supervision. This incident was not reported to the OCC or local CPS. On the 2nd occurrence, the same child exited the facility after a door was propped open while contractors entered and exited the building. The center submitted a notification to the OCC on July 8 2026 at 2:26pm. As of 8am on July 9, 2026 the OCC did not receive a notification from CPS regarding this case. The OCC submitted this incident to Baltimore City CPS on July 9, 2026 at 9am. The center stated that they called CPS and was informed it was already submitted.”
13A.16.07.01
“A child was not supervised and exited the building alone.”
13A.16.05.04
“The center allowed a contractor to perform building maintenance while children were in care. The contractor performed an action that presented significant risk to child safety.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“On 2 separate occurrences, the center had a incident that required notifications to the OCC. On the first occurrence, a child exited the classroom and was alone in the hallway without supervision. The center did not submit a notification that a child was left alone in the hallway. On the second occurrence, the same child exited the facility after a door was propped open while contractors entered and exited the building. The center did report this incident to the OCC.”
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Arbutus, MD 21227
Baltimore, MD 21216
Baltimore, MD 21216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Baltimore, MD 21216
Baltimore, MD 21216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Baltimore, MD 21216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Baltimore, MD 21216 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Baltimore, MD 21216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Baltimore, MD 21216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (443) 835-3700 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (443) 835-3700 to ask.
(443) 835-3700.
Baltimore, MD 21216.