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Holding Hands Daycare Center
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About Holding Hands Daycare Center
Holding Hands Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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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- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Holding Hands Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.03.04E
“Licensing specialist did not observe appropriate lead screening for 4 children”
Jul 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.07.02A(1)
“The facility did not report the incident to protective services at the time that the incident was reported to The Office of Child Care.”
13A.16.03.06D(2)
“The director stated that they had not notified the parent about the incident.”
Mar 21, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.08.02A
“The director stated that the teacher in classroom 10 had left for the day around 5:07 pm and the aide was left in the room with two children. The aide was taking the trash out of the bin inside the room and was not able to see the incident because she was facing the trash bin. She stated that the aide was in the process of moving the children from one classroom to another classroom.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The director stated that the teacher in classroom 10 had left for the day around 5:07 pm and the aide was left in the room with two children. The aide was taking the trash out of the bin inside the room and was not able to see the incident because she was facing the trash bin. She stated that the aide was in the process of moving the children from one classroom to another classroom.”
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Holding Hands Daycare Center
Is Holding Hands Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Holding Hands Daycare Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Holding Hands Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 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 Holding Hands Daycare Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Holding Hands Daycare Center?
Laurel, MD 20707.