The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Melissa Beans is a home daycare in Shady Side, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 8, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all
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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13A.15.03.05D(1)
“Specialist observed that a resident turned 18 years old and a notarized release of information was not submitted. Provider shall submit a notarized release of information for the 18 year old resident.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Specialist observed that 2 children's emergency forms were not maintained as they were missing required information. Provider shall have the parents or guardians complete the emergency forms and submit copies.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1100 Eastern AVE, NE, Washington, DC
Shady Side, MD 20764
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FAQ
Yes. Melissa Beans is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Shady Side, MD 20764. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.