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Embark Education

Sparks, MD 21152

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About Embark Education

Embark Education is a licensed child care center in Sparks, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Embark Education

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS did not observe lead testing for one enrolled child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “LS did not observe lead testing for one enrolled child.”
  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01E(1)

      “LS did not observe a posted weekly planned menu of foods and beverages furnished by the center. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director posted the weekly menu.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01C

      “Center confirms that parents provide all meals and snacks for children and the center operates for 10 consecutive hours.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01B(1)

      “Center confirms that parents provide all meals and snacks for children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)

      “LS did not observe approval from a licensed health practitioner to administer medication for 2 children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “LS did not observe parental permission for two children's medications.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “LS observed chemicals in a cabinet under a sink in one classroom that was not secured with a safety device. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when the chemicals were moved out of reach of the children and later a safety lock was placed on the cabinet.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.02C

      “LS observed two children's infant/toddler activity plans not reevaluated every 3 months. This was corrected during the inspection. LS observed one child's infant/toddler activity plan not dated. This was corrected during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “LS observed chemicals in a cabinet under a sink in one classroom that was not secured with a safety device. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when the chemicals were moved out of reach of the children and later a safety lock was placed on the cabinet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “LS observed one staff person missing the orientation of COMAR.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS did not observe an emergency form for one enrolled child. The center has electronic emergency contact information for the child. LS observed one child's emergency for missing the annual parental update. LS observed two children's emergency forms missing the child's physician information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “LS did not observe an emergency form for one enrolled child. The center has electronic emergency contact information for the child.”
  3. Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS did not observe a current staffing pattern in Room P3. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director posted the current staffing pattern.”

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 Embark Education

Is Embark Education licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Embark Education last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Embark Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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 Embark Education's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Embark Education?

Sparks, MD 21152.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).