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Jennifer Karol

Abingdon, MD 21009 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Jennifer Karol

Jennifer Karol is a home daycare in Abingdon, 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 10 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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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Jennifer Karol

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Registered Family Child Care Home
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.02

      “At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed dog food and water accessible to children in care. In the lower level bathroom shampoo, and conditioner are on the bathtub edge accessible to children in care.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05B

      “A new hole has been dug for a possible pond and contains a couple inches of water. That part of the yard does have a gate and can be made inaccessible, and needs to be restricted from child care use.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.05.04B(3)

      “At the time of the inspection, child proof devices are missing on the bedroom doors. A pizza cutter and tools are in drawers that are missing child proof devices.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03A

      “At the time of the inspection, parent agreements/contracts were not in the children's files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “At the time of the inspection, 2 children are missing evidence of lead testing/screening.”
  2. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.15.12.01D

      “At the time of the inspection the LS checked the refrigerator for the milk and observed whole milk in the refrigerator. The LS informed the provider the milk will have to be 1% or nonfat unless otherwise requested by health care provider or the parent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.02

      “At the time of the inspection the LS checked the kitchen area and the dog food did not have a cover on it. In the bathroom the plunger and toilet brush was left in reach of the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.10.01H(1)

      “At the time of the inspection the LS checked the 1st aid supplies and observed the gauze/surgical pad or sanitary napkin, tweezer, and tape were missing. The provider was able to replace the tape.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.05.04B(3)

      “At the time of the inspection the LS checked the bathroom's cabinet, it was unlocked and contained shampoo and conditioner in reach of the children. Provider stated she will remove the items from under the cabinet and place on top of the self.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.05.04B(1)

      “At the time of the inspection the LS checked the downstairs childcare area and observed a cap missing from a wall outlet. The provider stated it was taken out for the tree she was going to put up. She replaced the cap.”

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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Questions about Jennifer Karol

Is Jennifer Karol licensed?

Yes. Jennifer Karol is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jennifer Karol last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jennifer Karol had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Jennifer Karol's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Jennifer Karol?

Abingdon, MD 21009. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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