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Kids are Magical
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About Kids are Magical
Kids are Magical is a home daycare in Clarksburg, 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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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids are Magical
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 May 13, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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May 13, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially hazardous items that were accessible to the children in care. Provider to submit evidence that locks were placed on the drawers in order to make the items inaccessible to children in care.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap or a working flashlight in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the required items have been obtained and are accessible in the first aid kit.”
13A.15.10.01A(3)
“LS observed no evidence that the emergency and disaster plan has been practiced monthly with the children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the fire drills have been completed and a statement of understanding of the regulation.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence that the 2025 Basic health and safety Annual update has been completed. Provider to complete and submit evidence that the annual update has been completed.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“LS observed two drawers in the bathroom that require locks. LS observed the HVAC unit that did not have a barrier around it in the back yard. Provider to submit evidence that the locks have been placed back on the drawers and that the barrier has been put back up around the HVAC unit.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed one emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been reviewed, annually updated, and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of an emergency card in the file for two (2) children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of the lead screening information for 5 children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of emergency cards for two (2) children in care. LS observed no evidence of page one (1) of the health inventory for two (2) children in care.”
Jun 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 1 emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to review with parent and submit a written statement verifying that the emergency card has been obtained, updated, and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“LS observed no evidence that the emergency and disaster plan had been annually updated. Provider reviewed and updated the plan at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update being completed by 12/31/2024. Provider to submit evidence of completion to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed one emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been obtained, updated and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for four (4) children in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
Jun 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 1 emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to review with parent and submit a written statement verifying that the emergency card has been obtained, updated, and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“LS observed no evidence that the emergency and disaster plan had been annually updated. Provider reviewed and updated the plan at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update being completed by 12/31/2024. Provider to submit evidence of completion to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed one emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been obtained, updated and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for four (4) children in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
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FAQ
Questions about Kids are Magical
Is Kids are Magical licensed?
Yes. Kids are Magical is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kids are Magical last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids are Magical 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 Kids are Magical's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Kids are Magical?
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.