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Playtimes Child Care Center

Essex, MD 212214.4· 23 reviews

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About Playtimes Child Care Center

Playtimes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Essex, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Playtimes Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Playtimes Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Ls observed that in the two year old room a cabinet that was unlocked with cleaning agents assessable to children”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.02C

      “Ls observed that 6 infant and toddler activity plan were not updated”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “Ls observed that in the staff bathroom there was a hole in the floor and paint peeling behind the door, also there was several stained ceiling tiles”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Ls observed that one child's emergency form was not updated”
  2. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Playtimes Child Care Center

Is Playtimes Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Playtimes Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playtimes Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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.

What are Playtimes Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Playtimes Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (443) 868-3665 to ask.

What is Playtimes Child Care Center's phone number?

(443) 868-3665.

Where is Playtimes Child Care Center?

Essex, MD 21221.

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