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Gwendolyn Houston
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About Gwendolyn Houston
Gwendolyn Houston is a home daycare in Baltimore, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 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, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gwendolyn Houston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Baltimore City has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$250
Home daycare$180
Toddler
Center$216
Home daycare$156
Preschool
Center$216
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$189
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Gwendolyn Houston
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.09.01B(6)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe a written screen time policy.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist did not observe: Health Inventory I forms completed for two children; appropriate documentation of blood lead testing for three children; a parent agreement for one child; and a Health Inventory II for one child.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe an Emergency form for one enrolled child. Her sister attends the child care home as well and has an Emergency form.”
13A.15.03.03H
“Licensing Specialist did not observe Fire nor Disaster Drills recorded nor attendance verified by parents for the last two years.”
Nov 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“Licensing Specialist observed cat litter stored in the child care space. Cat litter states "keep out of reach out children."”
13A.15.06.02D(1)
“The Provider's CPR and First Aid training expired October 2023.”
13A.15.05.05A
“Licensing Specialist observed a play set with two screws sticking out that need to be hammered in. LS also observed a television that needs to be removed from the outdoor play area.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Upon arrival of inspection the gates to the kitchen and the gate at the bottom of the steps were not secured. Corrected during inspection. Provider secured the three gates during the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe one Emergency form. Provider stated the child was just enrolled today.”
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FAQ
Questions about Gwendolyn Houston
Is Gwendolyn Houston licensed?
Yes. Gwendolyn Houston is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gwendolyn Houston last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gwendolyn Houston had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Gwendolyn Houston's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Gwendolyn Houston?
Baltimore, MD 21229. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.