The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
4.6· 28 reviews
Lori Dickerson
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About Lori Dickerson
Lori Dickerson is a home daycare in Lanham, 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 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Lori Dickerson
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 Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.08.01F
“LS observed evidence of the provider locked outside of the daycare home. LS observed the daycare provider locked out on the basement level of the home. LS observed five children in care, two children sitting in highchair, two children were sitting in chairs and one child located inside of a enclosed play yard. LS asked the provider what happened? Provider explained that the meter reader man was locked out of the backyard and needed to read the meter.”
13A.15.08.01C(1)
“LS observed evidence of the provider locked outside of the daycare home. LS observed the daycare provider locked out on the basement level of the home. LS observed five children in care, two children sitting in highchair, two children were sitting in chairs and one child located inside of a enclosed play yard. LS asked the provider what happened? Provider explained that the meter reader man was locked out of the backyard and needed to read the meter.”
13A.15.08.01B(3)
“LS observed evidence of the provider locked outside of the daycare home. LS observed the daycare provider locked out on the basement level of the home. LS observed five children in care, two children sitting in highchair, two children were sitting in chairs and one child located inside of a enclosed play yard. LS asked the provider what happened? Provider explained that the meter reader man was locked out of the backyard and needed to read the meter.”
13A.15.07.07A
“LS observed evidence of the provider locked outside of the daycare home. LS observed the daycare provider locked out on the basement level of the home. LS observed five children in care, two children sitting in highchair, two children were sitting in chairs and one child located inside of a enclosed play yard. LS asked the provider what happened? Provider explained that the meter reader man was locked out of the backyard and needed to read the meter.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening for two children in care.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of required updated immunization shot record for one child.”
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lori Dickerson
Is Lori Dickerson licensed?
Yes. Lori Dickerson is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lori Dickerson last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lori Dickerson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Lori Dickerson's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Lori Dickerson?
Lanham, MD 20706. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.