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Knowledge Beginnings-073204

Laurel, MD 20723

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About Knowledge Beginnings-073204

Knowledge Beginnings-073204 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 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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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “LS did not observe the following items in the first aid kit: gauze pads (2x2 or 4x4), large gauze pads, 2 rolls of gauze, hypo allergenic tape, whistle, and plastic or paper bag.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS did not observe staffing patterns conspicuously posted anywhere in the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a health care provider to receive a lead test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “rom the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a health assessment provided by the child's parent that includes a medical evaluation, signed and dated by a physician. Facility must immediately submit evidence of a health assessment by a health care provider or an appointment to receive one.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe complete emergency information on each child's form. Facility must immediately submit corrections to the office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03D

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of a written agreement with each child's parent. Facility must immediately submit corrections to the office.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a health care provider to receive a lead test.”
  2. Dec 29, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “The director reported that a parent stated that her 2-years-old daughter has been telling her that a "teacher gave me a pow-pow." "Pow-Pow" is used at home to indicate a spanking to the bottom. A Staff person stated that she witnessed the teacher speaking aggressively towards the child and grabbing the child roughly to sit down or pulling her away from something.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “The director reported that a parent stated that her 2-years-old daughter has been telling her that a "teacher gave me a pow-pow." "Pow-Pow" is used at home to indicate a spanking to the bottom. A Staff person stated that she witnessed the teacher speaking aggressively towards the child and grabbing the child roughly to sit down or pulling her away from something.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.03B(4)

      “The director reported that a parent stated that her 2-years-old daughter has been telling her that a "teacher gave me a pow-pow." "Pow-Pow" is used at home to indicate a spanking to the bottom. A Staff person witnessed the teacher speaking aggressively towards the child and grabbing the child roughly to sit down or pulling her away from something.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.02A(1)

      “A Staff person witnessed a teacher speaking aggressively towards the child and grabbing the child roughly to sit down or pulling her away from something, but did not report it to the director, protective services, or any other agency.”
  3. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “It was reported that a teacher used a forceful tone and was aggressive with the children, aggressively pulling them by the arm to make them sit down. The teacher has been placed on administrative leave.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “It was reported that a teacher used a forceful tone and was aggressive with the children, aggressively pulling them by the arm to make them sit down. The teacher has been placed on administrative leave.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.03B(4)

      “It was reported that a teacher used a forceful tone and was aggressive with the children, aggressively pulling them by the arm to make them sit down. The teacher has been placed on administrative leave.”

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 Knowledge Beginnings-073204

Is Knowledge Beginnings-073204 licensed?

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

When was Knowledge Beginnings-073204 last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Knowledge Beginnings-073204 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 Knowledge Beginnings-073204's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Knowledge Beginnings-073204?

Laurel, MD 20723.

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