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Margaret Grantham
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About Margaret Grantham
Margaret Grantham is a home daycare in Laurel, 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 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Margaret Grantham
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 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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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- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.10.01A(3)
“LS observed provider does not have written record of fire drills which should be conducted at least once per month according to the regulations. Provider shall send a letter of corrections.”
13A.15.05.05A
“LS observed an outdoor conditioning unit that requires a suitable barrier. Provider shall send photographic evidence that a barrier has been placed around outdoor air-conditioning unit according to the regulations.”
13A.15.05.03C
“LS observed several diapers laying in backyard in bags. LS discussed with Provider that Diapers have to be disposed of in a trashcan with a lid. Diapers were removed and placed in trashcan with lid at time of inspection.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed more than one child missing lead screening. Lead screening missing for child with initial's D.H. and N.E. LS observed child with the initial's G. G. missing health inventory part I not present in file. Provider shall send photographic evidence of lead screening forms and health inventory Part 1 form.”
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FAQ
Questions about Margaret Grantham
Is Margaret Grantham licensed?
Yes. Margaret Grantham is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Margaret Grantham last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Margaret Grantham had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Margaret Grantham's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Margaret Grantham?
Laurel, MD 20724. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.