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Maria Alvarado
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About Maria Alvarado
Maria Alvarado is a home daycare in Germantown, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Maria Alvarado
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 8
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 2 emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 instances of incomplete emergency forms missing information such as enrollment date, weekly schedule, and the physician contact information.”
13A.15.12.01F
“LS observed the written daily schedule had starting times of meals and snacks that were further than 3 hours apart. The starting times on the written daily schedule were adjusted during the inspection.”
13A.15.12.01B
“LS observed that the provider does not furnish milk during meals. Provider is asked to maintain a backup supply of milk.”
13A.15.05.03C
“LS observed 3 trash bags filled with plastic bottles in the backyard area. Provider is asked to have these removed and to send pictures to the OCC.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed 4 instances of missing or incomplete lead test forms. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 2 instances of emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 instances of incomplete emergency forms that were missing information such as the enrollment date, weekly schedule, and physician contact information.”
13A.15.03.03H
“LS observed that the provider does not have fire and emergency drill results for 2023. Provider has been informed that they must maintain all records for at least 2 years.”
13A.15.03.03E
“LS observed the provider does not have the consumer pamphlet. Provider is asked to print out the pamphlet from the MSDE website and post it in the home for the parents to see.”
13A.15.03.03C
“LS observed that the provider has a substitute log, but it has not been filled out despite the provider using a substitute in the past. Provider has been informed that a record of the dates and times when a substitute works must be maintained.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed that the provider does not take attendance. Provider has been informed that they are required to keep a record of attendance for their child care program.”
Apr 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 2 emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 instances of incomplete emergency forms missing information such as enrollment date, weekly schedule, and the physician contact information.”
13A.15.12.01F
“LS observed the written daily schedule had starting times of meals and snacks that were further than 3 hours apart. The starting times on the written daily schedule were adjusted during the inspection.”
13A.15.12.01B
“LS observed that the provider does not furnish milk during meals. Provider is asked to maintain a backup supply of milk.”
13A.15.05.03C
“LS observed 3 trash bags filled with plastic bottles in the backyard area. Provider is asked to have these removed and to send pictures to the OCC.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed 4 instances of missing or incomplete lead test forms. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 2 instances of emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 instances of incomplete emergency forms that were missing information such as the enrollment date, weekly schedule, and physician contact information.”
13A.15.03.03H
“LS observed that the provider does not have fire and emergency drill results for 2023. Provider has been informed that they must maintain all records for at least 2 years.”
13A.15.03.03E
“LS observed the provider does not have the consumer pamphlet. Provider is asked to print out the pamphlet from the MSDE website and post it in the home for the parents to see.”
13A.15.03.03C
“LS observed that the provider has a substitute log, but it has not been filled out despite the provider using a substitute in the past. Provider has been informed that a record of the dates and times when a substitute works must be maintained.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed that the provider does not take attendance. Provider has been informed that they are required to keep a record of attendance for their child care program.”
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FAQ
Questions about Maria Alvarado
Is Maria Alvarado licensed?
Yes. Maria Alvarado is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Maria Alvarado 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 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria Alvarado had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 4 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 Maria Alvarado's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Maria Alvarado?
Germantown, MD 20874. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.