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Homegrown Hope
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About Homegrown Hope
Homegrown Hope is a home daycare in Lothian, 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 12 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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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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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
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State record
Inspection reports for Homegrown Hope
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 Feb 27, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 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, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“2 bags of Stove pellets next to napping child, LS observed a walker in childcare”
13A.15.05.05A
“Sliding board is splintery and chains for swings are rusted”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Mounted gate needed at top of stairs to living room area and pressured gate at the bottom”
13A.15.05.04A(6)
“Excessive overcrowding of activities and materials in the basement child care area, Living room area has clothing on the floor, couches, banisters, clothing and items in hallways, and throughout all areas approved for child care.”
13A.15.05.04A(4)
“Basement family room was too dark during time of inspection”
13A.15.05.04A(3)
“Ceiling in living room/ kitchen area is missing drywall.”
13A.15.05.03C
“Diapers are outside on the ground and not in a sealed container”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“1 child's ER form is not updated”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“1 child's form is not completed”
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04C
“Specialist observed one child in care missing lead test when the child was 12 months old as required. Provider shall obtain lead test results and submit a copy.”
Jan 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Specialist observed three emergency forms with no evidence of annual update as required. One of the emergency forms was initialed but not dated as required. Provider shall obtain annual updates and submit copies of the three emergency forms.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Specialist observed two emergency forms that were no completed as required. Provider shall have parents complete the missing information and submit copies of the corrected emergency forms.”
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FAQ
Questions about Homegrown Hope
Is Homegrown Hope licensed?
Yes. Homegrown Hope is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Homegrown Hope last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Homegrown Hope had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 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 Homegrown Hope's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Homegrown Hope?
Lothian, MD 20711. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.