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Martha Whalen
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About Martha Whalen
Martha Whalen is a home daycare in Damascus, 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 5 rules across 3 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 |
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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 Martha Whalen
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, LS could not observe age-appropriate lead testing for two children in care. LS requested provider send evidence of age appropriate lead-testing for these children.”
- Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“At the time of inspection, LS observed a bathroom cabinet with hydrogen peroxide bottles accessible to children. LS asked provider to add a child lock to the cabinet, or to move the bottles to make them inaccessible or out of reach of children.”
13A.15.07.07A
“At the time of inspection, the provider had three children present under two years of age. The provider explained to LS that one child turns two years old on Friday, March 14, 2025, and previous LS had told provider that she could have a child present if it was the child's birth month when they will turn two years old. The provider explained that three children under two have been alternating in care since March 1, 2025. LS requested that one child be picked up so the provider is back in ratio. The provider called a one year old child's mother, who came and picked the child up.”
13A.15.04.03B
“At the time of inspection, the provider had three children present under two years of age. The provider explained to LS that one child turns two years old on Friday, March 14, 2025, and previous LS had told provider that she could have a child present if it was the child's birth month when they will turn two years old. The provider explained that three children under two have been alternating in care since March 1, 2025. LS requested that one child be picked up so the provider is back in ratio. The provider called a one year old child's mother, who came and picked the child up.”
Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, LS observed one child that did not have evidence of Part I of the health inventory filled out. LS asked provider to have the child's parent or guardian complete the form and then submit evidence to LS.”
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FAQ
Questions about Martha Whalen
Is Martha Whalen licensed?
Yes. Martha Whalen is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Martha Whalen last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martha Whalen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Martha Whalen's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Martha Whalen?
Damascus, MD 20872. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.