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Mechelle Saleem
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About Mechelle Saleem
Mechelle Saleem 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 4 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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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 Mechelle Saleem
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 Jul 16, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.06.02B(2)
“Licensing Specialist was unable to view provider's 18 hours of training for the first full year of registration. Provider will need to complete the 18 hours of training and submit copies of certificates along with the OCC 100 Professional Development form to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed four children who were missing lead test or updated lead test at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialist also observed three children who was missing immunizations and another child who was missing health inventory part one and part two. Provider needs to obtain this paperwork and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed one child's emergency card that was not dated. Provider needs to have emergency card updated and submit copy to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed one child missing an emergency card. Provider needs to obtain an emergency card and submit copy to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed that the five children enrolled did not have written agreements with the provider. Provider needs to obtain written agreements with the parents and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.02A
“Licensing Specialist observed one child who was missing all paperwork. Provider needs to obtain the required paperwork for the child and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.”
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mechelle Saleem
Is Mechelle Saleem licensed?
Yes. Mechelle Saleem is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mechelle Saleem last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mechelle Saleem had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 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 Mechelle Saleem's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Mechelle Saleem?
Laurel, MD 20724. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.