The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Olive Anong is a home daycare in Lanham, 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 13 rules across 1 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
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 13 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.15.05.06F
“LS observed the provider allowing two children to sleep in porta cribs with large comforters present in each porta crib, boppy nursing pillows and a child's soft lounge chairs. LS took pictures of the condition during the Full Inspection. Provider stated that she was sitting beside the children sleeping in the porta cribs. Corrected on site immediately.”
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“LS observed evidence of two children using library chairs for sleeping during the Full Inspection. Corrected immediately and the provider had cots accessible for the children to use for sleeping.”
13A.15.05.05A
“The shed door was unlocked and left open and the items inside are accessible to children. LS observed evidence of the lock attached to the other side of the shed door. LS observed housing materials and supplies underneath of the new enclosed deck and accessible to children. LS observed two ladders laying up against the new enclosed deck.”
13A.15.05.04A(3)
“LS observed the provider allowing two children to sleep in a porta crib with a large comforter, boppy nursing pillow and a child's soft lounge chairs. LS took pictures of the condition during the Full Inspection. Provider stated that she was sitting beside the children sleeping in the porta cribs. LS observed housing materials and supplies underneath the new enclosed deck and the shed door left open with the lock attached. LS observed evidence grill area without a barrier to keep children from the area. LS observed evidence of a portable heater on the wall with the electrical plugs and a surge protector outlet suspended in the air connecting the television and the portable heater on the wall. LS observed evidence of the television's antenna hanging down from the heater vent in the ceiling. LS observed a grill area without a barrier, two ladders laying on the new enclosed deck and the shed door was left open with the lock attached.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“During the Full Inspection LS was not able to view each child's emergency forms for all the children in care. Provider continued to state that she was not ready for the Full Inspection as she looked through the pile of paperwork and she stated that she was waiting for some documents from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“During the Full Inspection LS observed a pile of forms and or document on top of some items behind the provider's desk area. LS observed evidence of the provider not able to locate the children emergency forms for the children currently in care.”
13A.15.03.03F
“LS observed no evidence of the fire drill and emergency drills completed during the Full Inspection.”
13A.15.03.03C
“LS observed no evidence of the substitute record maintain during the Full Inspection.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed no evidence written record of daily attendance for each child enrolled or present in the provider's daycare home.”
13A.15.03.03A
“LS observed no evidence a written agreement with each child's parent for each child enrolled or present in the provider's daycare home.”
13A.15.03.02D(2)
“During the Full Inspection LS observed no evidence of required immunization records for the children enrolled and present in the provider's family daycare.”
13A.15.03.02B
“During the Full Inspection LS observed no evidence of lead screening for the children enrolled and present in the provider's family daycare.”
13A.15.03.02A
“During the Full Inspection the LS observed no documents for the children enrolled and present in the provider's family daycare. LS observed the provider pulling through a pile of papers on top of storage container. The provider stated that the parents need to get her some paperwork and that she was not ready for inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Olive Anong 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 May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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.
Lanham, MD 20706. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.