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Baltimore, MD 21206 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Karlene Bowling
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About Karlene Bowling
Karlene Bowling is a home daycare in Baltimore, 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 14 rules across 3 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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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Inspection reports for Karlene Bowling
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 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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Dec 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
“Provider informed LS that she has applied diaper creams to children that she provided. A diaper cream was present that a parent had provided with no written authorization from the parent and the product was not labeled with the child's name. Correct immediately”
13A.15.10.03D(2)
“Trampoline needs to be made inaccessible to children Netting at the base is ripped and open, and a chair is placed close to the trampoline which allows for easy access. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.10.02
“The utility room that is partially blocked by view with a curtain has potentially harmful items that are accessible to children. The bathroom used by the children is in the area. A more secure barrier must be provided to prevent accessibility by day care children.Correct immediately.”
13A.15.05.05A
“Pet waste observed in several areas. Trampoline needs to be made inaccessible to children Netting at the base is ripped and open, Chair was placed close to the tramopine which allowed for easier access. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Child over 12 months old did not have evidence of the blood lead test report. Correct immediately.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Two emergency information forms need evidence of annual update. Correct immediately.”
Jan 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.05.06A
“At the time of the inspection , the sheet in the pack and play is loose fitting.”
13A.15.05.05A
“At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a lawn mover in the back yard that is not covered.”
13A.15.05.04B(3)
“At the time of the inspection, the cabinets in the upper level bathroom has child proof devices that are not working and need to be replaced.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“At the time of the inspection, the gate was missing at the missing at the restricted room and at the bottom of the stairs leading to the upper level. Provider put gates in place immediately.”
13A.15.05.04A(1)
“At the time of the inspection, a child care child was in a room that has been restricted from child care use. Provider immediately had the child leave the room and put the gate back in place.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At the time of the inspection, the Emergency forms for 2 children had not been updated.”
Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.03B
“At the time of the inspection, Provider did not have written record of each day's attendance verified by the parent.”
13A.15.03.03A
“At the time of the inspection, 3 children were missing the Parent Agreement.”
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FAQ
Questions about Karlene Bowling
Is Karlene Bowling licensed?
Yes. Karlene Bowling is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Karlene Bowling last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karlene Bowling had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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 Karlene Bowling's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Karlene Bowling?
Baltimore, MD 21222. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.