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Kids Adventures at Candlewood

Derwood, MD 20855
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About Kids Adventures at Candlewood

Kids Adventures at Candlewood is a licensed child care center in Derwood, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
MoreFounded 1997
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Inspection reports for Kids Adventures at Candlewood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
School-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)

      “Licensing Specialist observed an EpiPen that expired 10/2024. Facility is asked to send the expired one home and submit photographic evidence of a new one.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “Licensing Specialist observed a new staff who has been employed since February who had not been reported to the Office of Child Care. Licensing Specialist was unable to review new hire paperwork.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Licensing Specialist reviewed children's files and found one that needs an authorized pick up person and health inventory completed by the parents.”
  3. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kids Adventures at Candlewood

Is Kids Adventures at Candlewood licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kids Adventures at Candlewood last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Adventures at Candlewood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules 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 Kids Adventures at Candlewood's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (301) 869-1129 to confirm.

How much does Kids Adventures at Candlewood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 869-1129 to ask.

What is Kids Adventures at Candlewood's phone number?

(301) 869-1129.

Where is Kids Adventures at Candlewood?

Derwood, MD 20855.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).