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Our Expanding World

Takoma Park, MD 20912

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About Our Expanding World

Our Expanding World is a licensed child care center in Takoma Park, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Our Expanding World

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 19, 2024Visit10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe a staff member supervising the children. The staff member was around the corner by the diaper changing station of the classroom away from where the children were located. The second staff member assigned to the children was in the bathroom with a child. The door that leads to the upstairs classroom was also open at the time of no supervision. Licensing Specialist spoke with a staff member and reminded them to be where the children are at all times.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08I

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in the bathroom located in the basement.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the broken door closer on the door that leads to classroom upstairs. Licensing Specialist also observed peeling paint in the classrooms.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an unknown person in the facility. OCC has not received notification or the required documents for the individual.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe current/accurate staffing patterns posted in Room 4 or Room 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child's file that did not have the appropriate lead screenings documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed children's files that did not have the appropriate medical evaluation documented.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed emergency forms that were not signed and/or updated annually by the child's parent. Licensing Specialist also observed emergency forms missing the physician information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04B(1)

      “At time of inspection, facility did not have an emergency form for a child present and enrolled in care. The facility contacted the child's parent to submit the form via email.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.03A(2)

      “At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an attendance list that was only signed by 11/42 children enrolled and present on 08/19/2024.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Our Expanding World

Is Our Expanding World licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Our Expanding World last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Our Expanding World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 1 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.

What are Our Expanding World's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Our Expanding World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 270-1818 to ask.

What is Our Expanding World's phone number?

(301) 270-1818.

Where is Our Expanding World?

Takoma Park, MD 20912.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).