The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Naila Naeem 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| 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
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 9 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.15.09.02B
“The licensing specialist arrived at the family child care home and observed one table for children, 1 crib, 1 play pen, a musical activity table for infants, some stuffed animals inside the play pen and some blocks inside of the play pen. Licensing specialist inquired about the materials and equipment and the provider stated that she had to get them out. Licensing specialist observed that the provider took out of the storage room a toy kitchen, some books, crayons, pencils, paint and an activity bouncer for infants.”
13A.15.09.02A(2)
“The licensing specialist arrived at the family child care home and observed one table for children, 1 crib, 1 play pen, a musical activity table for infants, some stuffed animals inside the play pen and some blocks inside of the play pen. Licensing specialist inquired about the materials and equipment and the provider stated that she had to get them out. Licensing specialist observed that the provider took out of the storage room a toy kitchen, some books, crayons, pencils, paint and an activity bouncer for infants.”
13A.15.10.02
“Licensing specialist observed toothpaste and cosmetics accessible to children in the bathroom used for child care.”
13A.15.09.02B
“Licensing specialist did not observe a variety and quantity of materials and equipment.”
13A.15.09.02A(2)
“Licensing specialist did not observe materials that support learning in language and literacy, social studies, scientific thinking, creative arts, gross and small motor skills.”
13A.15.09.01B(3)
“Licensing specialist observed a 3 year old child and a child under 2 years old watching television.”
13A.15.08.01B(5)
“Licensing specialist observed the provider sitting a child in a high chair with a book. Licensing specialist discussed with the provider that the high chair should only be used when the child is going to eat. The provider stated the child was put in the high chair so that the child could calm down. The licensing specialist also discussed that the high chair shall not be used to restrain children.”
13A.15.07.07A
“Licensing specialist observed the provider sitting a child in a high chair with a book. Licensing specialist discussed with the provider that the high chair should only be used when the child is going to eat. The provider stated the child was put in the high chair so that the child could calm down. The licensing specialist also discussed that the high chair shall not be used to restrain children.”
13A.15.05.06D
“Upon arrival, the licensing specialist observed that a child was in a crib. Licensing specialist inquired about the child's age and the provider stated that the child is 23 months old. The licensing specialist discussed that the provider must have a written request from the child's parent to continue sleep in in the crib. Licensing specialist also discussed that the child must sleep in a cot once the child turns 2 years old.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1906 Allison ST, NE, Washington, DC
Laurel, MD 20708
Laurel, MD 20708 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20708 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20708 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20708 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20708 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20708
FAQ
Yes. Naila Naeem 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 March 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 5 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.
Laurel, MD 20708. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.