Cherrell Newman
Lanham, MD 20706 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
One Step Forward
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About One Step Forward
One Step Forward is a licensed child care center in Lanham, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for One Step Forward
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- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- School-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- 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 1, 2026Complaint investigation10 rules cited
13A.16.08.03D(3)
“LS observed evidence of thirty two schoolage children present with the assigned approved Teacher and four new staff members not known to the Office of Childcare during the Complaint Inspection.”
13A.16.07.06B
“The facility put the children in harm's way by allowing the children to play in a truck loading zone. The truck loading zone is not an approved area for the children.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The facility put the children in harm's way by allowing them to play in a truck loading zone. Children are required to be kept safe at all times.”
13A.16.06.04A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of medical evaluations for the five new staff member and the one rehired staff member during the Complaint.”
13A.16.06.03A
“LS observed no evidence of criminal background clearances for the five new staff members during the Complaint Inspection.”
13A.16.06.02
“LS observed evidence of five new staff members and one rehired staff member during the complaint inspection. The facility did not submit the required documents to the Office of Childcare for the five new staff members and one rehired staff member.”
13A.16.04.01B
“LS observed evidence of the total capacity of fifty eight schoolage children during the Complaint Inspection. The center currently has an approved total capacity of forty five children. LS stated that the center must immediately disenroll thirteen school-age children. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to correct all non-compliances observed during the Complaint Inspection on this date.”
13A.16.03.07A
“LS observed evidence of the facility using the truck loading zone during the Complaint Inspection. LS observed evidence of hopscotch games drawn and two basketball courts located directly behind the facility's back door entrance which leads to the truck loading zone. LS took pictures of the truck loading zone area. LS observed evidence of the facility using Room 2 which is an unapproved room not listed on the license.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed evidence of five new staff members and one rehired staff member during the Complaint Inspection. LS observed no evidence of receiving the required documents for the new and rehired staff members. The five new staff members started at the beginning of the summer program and the rehired employee started on January 6, 2026.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed no evidence of an accurate staffing pattern posted to reflect current staff in the daycare during the Complaint Inspection.”
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.03.04E
“LS observed no evidence of Lead Screening for five children in care.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“LS observed no evidence of Health inventory part 1 for three children in care during the Full Inspection.”
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FAQ
Questions about One Step Forward
Is One Step Forward licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was One Step Forward last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has One Step Forward had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 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 One Step Forward's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is One Step Forward?
Lanham, MD 20706.