The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center
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About Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center
Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center is a home daycare in Laurel, 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS found one emergency card for child A.S. that was not updated at time of inspection. Provider shall send photographic evidence that the emergency card was updated.”
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed at least two children who do not have updated emergency forms. The provider will have parents update emergency forms and send photographic evidence.”
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center
Is Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Just -A -Buddy Early Learning Center?
Laurel, MD 20724. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.