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Leah Dorley
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About Leah Dorley
Leah Dorley is a home daycare in Riverdale, 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 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Leah Dorley
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.05.05A
“Specialist observed the outdoor play area with plastic cups, tomato wire, and a green playground slide near the picnic table.”
13A.15.05.03D(2)
“Specialist did not observe the provider wash children's hands after diapering .”
13A.15.05.03D(1)
“Specialist did not observe the provider wash her hands after diapering .”
13A.15.05.03C
“Specialist observed a soiled diaper in a open plastic bag on top of the changing pad.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Specialist observed 5 children's file; and two children's emergency form was missing an enrollment date, two children's emergency form was missing authorized pick up person, one childs emergency form was missing the expected days and hours of attendance , speclist observed four children missing lead screening test.”
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Leah Dorley
Is Leah Dorley licensed?
Yes. Leah Dorley is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Leah Dorley last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leah Dorley had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Leah Dorley's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Leah Dorley?
Riverdale, MD 20737. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.