The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Jacqueline Saunders is a home daycare in Bowie, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
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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13A.15.03.05C(2)(a)
“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that the OCC received an alert from an outside agency that a resident of the home / substitute has pending criminal charges. LS interviewed the provider, who stated that the individual referenced missed a court date for a civil suit in September or October 2025, and a warrant was put out for his arrest. The provider stated that the individual was in a car accident on 02/04/2026, and was arrested due to having the warrant. The individual was released after attending court on 02/05/2026. The provider stated that neither herself or the individual were aware of the open warrant. The provider did not notify the OCC of the pending criminal charge. The licensing agency shall be notified immediately of a pending criminal charge against an individual who has responsibilities for supervising children in care.”
13A.15.06.02D(1)
“LS did not observe a current first aid / CPR certification.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed one child needing part II of the Health Assessment.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1100 Eastern AVE, NE, Washington, DC
Bowie, MD 20716
Bowie, MD 20716
Bowie, MD 20716 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20716 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20716
Bowie, MD 20716 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20716
FAQ
Yes. Jacqueline Saunders is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Bowie, MD 20716. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.