Grace Christian School of Grace Baptist Church of Bowie MD

13A.17.03.04D(3)

“LS observed 3 children needing part two of the Health Assessment. Unless a parent objects to a child's medical examination because of bona fide religious beliefs and practices, a health assessment of the child shall be provided by the child's parent that includes a medical evaluation, signed and dated by a physician, that states the child is medically cleared to attend child care and is based on an examination completed by the physician within the last 12 months before admission.”

13A.17.03.04D(1)

“LS observe one child needing part one of the Health Assessment. Unless a parent objects to a child's medical examination because of bona fide religious beliefs and practices, a health assessment of the child shall be provided that includes a parental statement of the child's health status.”

13A.17.03.07A

“LS observed 22 children in room # 203. Room # 203 is only approved for a capacity of 15 children on the letter of compliance issued by the OCC. This was corrected on site.”

13A.17.03.06A(1)

“LS observed one staff member in room# 123 that is unknown to the OCC.”

13A.17.03.04D(3)

“LS observed two children missing part 1 of the Health Assessment, and three children missing part 2 of the Health Assessment.”

13A.17.02.03C(3)

“LS did not observe an approved fire inspection since 06/2023.”

13A.17.07.06A

“LS interviewed staff member who stated that they have tried to make sure that the two children are never alone together since the first incident in October or November, 2024, but that child # 1 and child # 2 continued to be in the same classroom after the first incident occurred up until the second incident occurred on Friday, January 10, 2025. An operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.17.07.03C(3)

“LS observed video footage from January 10, 2025 at 4:18 pm. LS observed on the video that a staff member pointed her finger repeatedly in child # 1’s face, very close to his face, multiple times while saying something to him. The operator shall ensure that the child discipline policy is followed by each employee connected with the facility.”

13A.17.07.02A(1)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint alleges that child # 1 asked child # 2 to do things of a sexual nature to them while in the bathroom together. LS interviewed the director, two staff members, and the principal in reference to this incident. One staff member stated that an incident of a similar sexual nature occurred between the same two students last year, around October or November 2024, and that the director was informed of the incident shortly after. This incident was never reported to Child Protective Services. A staff member who has reason to believe that a child has been abused inside or outside of the facility, shall report that belief directly to Child Protective Services.”

13A.17.07.01

“The staff member informed LS that they tried to make sure that the two children are never alone together since the first incident in October or November of 2024. Child # 1 and child # 2 continued to be in the same classroom after the first incident occurred until the second incident occurred on Friday, January 10, 2025. LS observed video footage from January 10, 2025 at 4:18 pm when the incident occurred. LS observed the staff member pointing her finger repeatedly in child #1's face, very close to his face, multiple times while saying something to him. A staff member may not subject a child to abuse, neglect, or injurious treatment.”

13A.17.03.06A(1)

“LS observed one staff member in room 204 that had not been reported to the OCC. Documentation for employee received.”

13A.17.03.04I(2)

“LS did not observe an incident report for the incident that occurred in October or November, 2024, or for the incident referenced in the complaint that occurred on January 10, 2025.”