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Guidepost at Gambrills

Gambrills, MD 21054

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About Guidepost at Gambrills

Guidepost at Gambrills is a licensed child care center in Gambrills, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for Guidepost at Gambrills

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS observed that a staff member's file does not have a record of criminal background check results. The Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that criminal background results have been added to the records of all staff members according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed that a child in care does not have an appropriate lead screening in the child's record. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the child's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed lead screening according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed that a child in care does not have an appropriate lead screening in the child's record. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the child's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed lead screening according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS observed at the time of inspection that the attendance sheet was used on 10/11/2025. was not accurate. The Center indicated on the attendance form that 6 children went to the playground at 11:00 am however it was reported by multiple staff members that only 5 children were taken to the playground at that time. The Center must send a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure staff members are counting children before and after they transition from one place to another.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS observed at the time of inspection that the attendance sheet was used on 10/11/2025. was not accurate. The Center indicated on the attendance form that 6 children went to the playground at 11:00 am however it was reported by multiple staff members that only 5 children were taken to the playground at that time. The Center must send a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure staff members are counting children before and after they transition from one place to another.”
  7. Oct 10, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS observed that a staff member's file does not have a record of criminal background check results. The Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that criminal background results have been added to the records of all staff members according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed that a child in care does not have an appropriate lead screening in the child's record. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the child's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed lead screening according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed that a child in care does not have an appropriate lead screening in the child's record. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the child's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed lead screening according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed that a child did not have a completed Health Inventory Part II form in the child's file. Center shall send a letter of corrections indicating that all of the children's records were reviewed to ensure each child has a completed health assessment according to the regulations.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS observed at the time of inspection that the attendance sheet was used on 10/11/2025. was not accurate. The Center indicated on the attendance form that 6 children went to the playground at 11:00 am however it was reported by multiple staff members that only 5 children were taken to the playground at that time. The Center must send a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure staff members are counting children before and after they transition from one place to another.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS observed at the time of inspection that the attendance sheet was used on 10/11/2025. was not accurate. The Center indicated on the attendance form that 6 children went to the playground at 11:00 am however it was reported by multiple staff members that only 5 children were taken to the playground at that time. The Center must send a letter of corrections indicating what procedures will be put in place to ensure staff members are counting children before and after they transition from one place to another.”

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 Guidepost at Gambrills

Is Guidepost at Gambrills licensed?

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

When was Guidepost at Gambrills last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guidepost at Gambrills had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 7 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 Guidepost at Gambrills' hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Guidepost at Gambrills?

Gambrills, MD 21054.

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