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Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
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About Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 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 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The licensing specialist observed video footage where an aide was supervising children in classroom 8 alone. The licensing specialist observed that the lead teacher walked into the room 10 minutes later.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The licensing specialist observed video footage where an aide was supervising children in classroom 8 alone. The licensing specialist observed that the lead teacher walked into the room 10 minutes later.”
Jul 9, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
13A.16.12.05C(2)
“The licensing specialist observed one of the refrigerators that stores children's meals at 45 degrees F.”
13A.16.08.03A
“The licensing specialists observed the teacher in classroom 8 supervising 17 school age children.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“The licensing specialists observed the teacher in classroom 8 supervising 17 school age children.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The licensing specialists observed the teacher in classroom 8 supervising 17 school age children.”
13A.16.05.11A
“The licensing specialists observed an abundance of flies in the multipurpose room.”
13A.16.05.01A(3)
“The licensing specialists observed an abundance of flies in the multipurpose room”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“The licensing specialist observed a hole in the wall of the multipurpose room.”
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FAQ
Questions about Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Is Open Arms Christian Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Open Arms Christian Child Development Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Arms Christian Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 7 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 Open Arms Christian Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Open Arms Christian Child Development Center?
Laurel, MD 20708.