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Ideal Child Care Center

District Heights, MD 20747

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About Ideal Child Care Center

Ideal Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in District Heights, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Ideal Child Care Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed that OCC was not notified of 1 new staff member within 5 working days.”
  3. Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS did not observe a qualified teacher in rooms 1, 2, or 4. The director stated that she has handed in paperwork several times to qualify staff to the previous licensing specialist, but never heard anything back.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.08.01B(1)

      “Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.02A(2)

      “Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.01

      “Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.06

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who advised that the building is old, and some areas might leak after a hard rain. Director stated that water came into room 5 through the floor on the window side of the classroom after a hard rain this past summer. Director stated that the room is not open for children, and that it is only used for storage. Director stated that the room has not been used for children since the summer. LS observed some damage at the baseboards, and that the baseboards were lifted away from the wall in some areas. LS observed that the room smelled like mildew. Director stated that they rent the space from the church, and that the church may have had someone come and look at the area, but did not have access to that information at this time. Director stated that they use an air purifier in the center. LS did not smell mold or mildew or observe water damage in any other part of the center other than room 5.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.03.06E(1)

      “Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice that the child was not with the class. The director stated that the child walked out of the door right next to the office. The director advised that she had just arrived to work and was sitting in her car when she noticed the child coming down the walkway. The director stated that she took the child back inside the center, and the parents were notified of the incident. Director stated that the teacher was put on suspension. The teacher was not present today to be interviewed due to the suspension. The incident was not reported to the OCC or to CPS.”

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 Ideal Child Care Center

Is Ideal Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Ideal Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ideal Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 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 Ideal Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Ideal Child Care Center?

District Heights, MD 20747.

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