The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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KinderCare 301543 is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all
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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13A.16.08.03D(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 9 children present with four under 18 months.”
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed infant A with two aides, Toddler B with four aides, Discovery Preschool B (two year old) with two aides, Preschool 3B with an aide, and school age room with two aides.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“A four year old child was left unattended in a bathroom for 30 minutes and staff were unaware of his whereabouts until his father came to pick him up.”
13A.16.07.06A
“A child was left unattended in a bathroom for 30 minutes unsupervised. Staff were unaware that he was missing until dad arrived to pick up.”
13A.16.05.12D
“The mat for the fall zone has a hole on the preschool playground, the window AC units are exposed and accessible to children, there is a black substance present on the ground under the window AC unit, there is a soft covering missing from one of the shade structure poles, the dryer return vent is accessible to children.”
13A.16.05.11A
“Licensing Specialist observed dust covered vents, dirty carpets, bathroom with goldfish on floor, broken bookshelf, a vacuum cleaner accessible to children, and a ladder in pre-k. No trash cans had lids. A light fixture missing a cover.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed soffit hanging low on school age playground, dirty AC return vents, AC units not operational and window AC units installed and accessible to children. Uncover light switch in 4A bathroom. Paint peeling on bathroom door in 4A and throughout the building. Soap and paper towel dispensers cracked and in disrepair in several rooms, caulking around sinks and toilets in disrepair.”
13A.16.04.01B
“Licensing Specialist observed seven children signed in in the infant room only 6 children were present. Thirteen children in Discovery Preschool A (a two year old classroom), and 12 children in 3B with an aide.”
13A.16.03.05D(1)
“No sub log was documented on this date.”
13A.16.03.03B(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed inaccurate CSR records and the whereabout of a child were unknown for 30 minutes.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1906 Allison ST, NE, Washington, DC
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 1 of 5 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.
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Laurel, MD 20724.