Bright Beginnings Childcare
Funkstown, MD 21734
4.4· 7 reviews
Kathleen Free
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About Kathleen Free
Kathleen Free is a home daycare in Hagerstown, 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 6 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 |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Kathleen Free
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 Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“One child's emergency form will need the annual update. The provider is to submit verification of the completed emergency form to OCC.”
Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“The provider did not have fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. The provider will need to submit verification that she obtained fragrance free soap for the first aid kit.”
13A.15.06.02D(1)
“The provider's First Aid and CPR certification expired 7/2025. Provider will need to submit verification of her current First Aid and CPR certification to OCC.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Seven children will need the annual update for their emergency forms. The provider is to submit verification of the completed emergency forms to OCC.”
Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“Provider will need to complete the Basic Health Safety 2023 Annual Update training. Provider is to forward a copy of the training certificate to OCC for verification.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Seven children's emergency forms will need the annual update. Provider is to submit verification of the completed emergency forms to OCC.”
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FAQ
Questions about Kathleen Free
Is Kathleen Free licensed?
Yes. Kathleen Free is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kathleen Free last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kathleen Free had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Kathleen Free's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Kathleen Free?
Hagerstown, MD 21740. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.