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Medinat Lawal
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About Medinat Lawal
Medinat Lawal is a home daycare in Upper Marlboro, 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 3 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 Medinat Lawal
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 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 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 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Specialist observed two children emergency forms that are not update.”
Feb 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS conducted a Full Inspection and observed 1 child without an annually updated Emergency Form.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Upon completing a Full Inspection LS observed 4 children without a Parent Agreement on file. Per regulation here shall be a written agreement between parent and Provider.”
13A.15.03.02A
“While conducting a Full Inspection LS observed 2 children without the Health Assessment, 2 children without the Lead Certificate and 1 without Immunizations on record. Per regulations no child shall be admitted into the child care without required documents.”
Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“During inspection Licensing Specialist observed without an annually updated Emergency Form. Provider shall maintain Emergency Forms that are annually updated.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“While conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without an Emergency Form on file. Providers are to maintain Emergency Forms of all children in care.”
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FAQ
Questions about Medinat Lawal
Is Medinat Lawal licensed?
Yes. Medinat Lawal is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Medinat Lawal last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Medinat Lawal had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 Medinat Lawal's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Medinat Lawal?
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.