Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus, MD 21227
4.3· 6 reviews
Kathleen Shaffer
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About Kathleen Shaffer
Kathleen Shaffer 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 1 rule across 1 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 |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kathleen Shaffer
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 Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all
- 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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- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04C
“LS did not observe lead test results for 2 children in care. Provider will request lead test results from parents then submit a copy to OCC.”
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kathleen Shaffer
Is Kathleen Shaffer licensed?
Yes. Kathleen Shaffer is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kathleen Shaffer last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kathleen Shaffer had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Shaffer's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Kathleen Shaffer?
Baltimore, MD 21227. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.