The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Largo Park Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Largo, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 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
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 13 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.16.11.02A
“LS conducted a Complaint Inspection today regarding cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth, RSV and Pink Eye. LS spoke with Director who stated she did not contact the health department but she did contact parents and shut classroom down. She also stated there were confirmed cases of RSV. LS spoke to classroom teacher in room 5 who stated she was aware of the Hand, Foot and Mouth and RSV. LS spoke to the Toddler teachers in classroom 4B who confirmed 3 cases of RSV. They were not certain about the Pink Eye and confirmed that Hand, Foot and Mouth did break out in the center. Toddler teachers did not want to give statements. Corrected onsite.”
13A.16.03.04E
“LS conducted a routine Full Inspection and observed 1 child without the Lead Certificate.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS conducted a routine Full Inspection and observed 3 child without Part 2 of the Health Assessment. All children must have Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment unless exempt due to religious purposes.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS conducted a routine Full Inspection and observed one child without an Emergency Card on file. LS reiterated that all children must have an Emergency Card with authorized pickups and annually updated.”
13A.16.08.02B
“While conducting a Complaint Investigation regarding a child abuse and neglect allegation, Licensing Specialist observed four staff members working in classrooms and the OCC has not approved them as qualified staff.”
13A.16.06.03F
“While conducting a Complaint Investigation for a child and abuse allegation, the Licensing Specialist observed five staff members that the OCC was not notified of their hire and did not receive the required documentation to be approved by the OCC.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“While conducting a Complaint Investigation Licensing Specialist for allegations of child abuse and neglect and observed five staff members that the OCC was not made aware of their hiring. Per regulation the OCC must be notified of new staff hires with 5 days of hire and Director shall submit all required documentation.”
13A.16.03.09A
“Licensing Specialist observed during Complaint Investigation that center was advertising center as an academy. Specialist informed Director that per the OCC academy, school or institution can not be used in program name. The Director stated the center official name is Largo Park Early Learning. Corrected onsite.”
13A.16.05.12D
“Licensing Specialist conducted a follow up regarding Mandatory Inspection 1/8/2024. Rock climbing play equipment is still not fixed and shall remain restricted until either fixed or removed. Corrected June 28, 2024”
13A.16.07.02C(2)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation and Specialist observed that Director did not report to the appropriate department or agency after notice of suspected child abuse was reported to her. Specialist reiterated that it is her legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate departments and agencies. Will discuss with Supervisor.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation and observed a staff member not on Associated Party list or approved by OCC. Notification of new staff hire must be given to OCC within five days of hire.”
13A.16.05.12E
“Licensing Specialist observed a rock climbing outdoor equipment that was detached from jungle gym. Specialist is restricting area until fixed.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 3 staff that are not of the associated party list and not approved to work by OCC.”
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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 January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 8 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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Largo, MD 20774.