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Karel Barber
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About Karel Barber
Karel Barber is a home daycare in Mechanicsville, 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 7 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
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Karel Barber
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 Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“Provider needs to complete the 2025 Basic health and safety training. It was due by 12/31/25.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“One child needs a date by parent update initials.”
Apr 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.10.01A(3)
“Provider needs to document the disaster practices being done twice a year for the 2024 year.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“One emergency card needs doctor name and telephone number.”
13A.15.03.03A
“One child needs a parent agreement and 2 children need days of service on their parent agreement.”
13A.15.03.02B
“One child needs evidence of a lead blood test at one year of age and another child needs evidence of a lead blood test at 2 years of age.”
13A.15.03.02A
“One child needs an updated shot record that shows the child has had 4 DTP shots and a 4th Hib shot.”
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Karel Barber
Is Karel Barber licensed?
Yes. Karel Barber is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Karel Barber last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karel Barber had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Karel Barber's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Karel Barber?
Mechanicsville, MD 20659. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.