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Good Shepherd Education Center

Waldorf, MD 20602

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About Good Shepherd Education Center

Good Shepherd Education Center is a licensed child care center in Waldorf, 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 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Education Center

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Licensed and operating
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Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 21, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)

      “At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that the emergency disaster plan was last updated 1/2024. This must be updated annually. Please review the emergency disaster plan, update it, and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence that 1 aide completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. It was also noted that another aide did not complete the 2024 Basich Health and Safety training within the required time frame. Please ensure that the 2023 and 2024 Basic Health and Safety training is completed and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “Two aides have been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the approved Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure all aides complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence that 1 teacher completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training is completed and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet. The center is reminded that the training cycle is based on the staff's hire date, please ensure that all qualified teachers complete 12 hours of continued training within their training cycle and submit copies to the Licensing specialist.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “One staff member needed evidence of having a medical evaluation completed. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the document has been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.08G(3)

      “At the time the inspection, the specialist noted that the fans in the shared bathrooms used by classrooms 21/22, 25/26, and 27/28 were not operating. The center will need to have the fans repaired and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.08B

      “At the time the inspection, the specialist noted that some of the sinks in the shared bathroom used by classrooms 21/22, 25/26, and 27/28 were either not operating or had no running hot water. The center will need to have the sinks and hot water repaired and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. Please see additional comments sheet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “5 staff members have left employment and the OCC did not receive written notification of this from the operator. This was documented on the discrepancy and staff change form during the inspection. In the future, please provide written notification to the OCC about the ending of employment of an employee or staff member within 5 days of its occurrence.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04I(3)

      “At the time of the inspection, 3 children had medication on file, however, the parent did not sign the medication authorization form. Please have the parent complete the medication authorization form and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “At the time of the inspection, there was one child missing evidence of the second MMR and second Varicella shot and another child was missing evidence of 2 Hep. B shots. Please obtain the documentation from the parents and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “At the time of the inspection, there were two children enrolled whose emergency forms were missing the doctor's telephone number. Please obtain the information from the parent and submit evidence once the emergency form has been completed. Please see the additional comments sheet.”
  3. Jan 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “One preschool teacher had 12 hours of continued training due by 11/30/23. She completed it in 1/2024. Center is reminded that her training it due by 11/30 each year.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “2 staff who have been employed since 9/23 and 5/23 respectively have not submitted an employment medical. Center needs to have these staff get a completed medical immediately and submit a copy to specialist.”

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 Good Shepherd Education Center

Is Good Shepherd Education Center licensed?

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

When was Good Shepherd Education Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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 Good Shepherd Education Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Good Shepherd Education Center?

Waldorf, MD 20602.

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