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Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center

Hollywood, MD 206364.4· 21 reviews

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About Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center

Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Hollywood, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and preschool.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolOpen every day

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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
Saturday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Hours it lists: “Monday - Sunday, 6:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and preschool
StaffAll of our educators are trained and licensed in early childhood development
Daily lifeExtended care: Open Monday - Sunday (weekend care)
MoreFounded 1988
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center

License

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

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(4)

      “There are two staff who were due for updated medical evaluations in 2025. Please have these two staff obtain a completed medical evaluation and send a copy to the OCC.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12E

      “There is a plastic piece on one of the plastic climbing structures on the infant toddler play area that has broken and has a sharp piece accessible to the children. It appears that this has been repaired before with thick duct tape, which seems to work well. Please ensure that this broken piece is either repaired or replaced.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “There are 6 staff whose files do not have the center's copy of the criminal background check results. Please ensure that all staff files have evidence that the center has received the criminal background check results for each staff person.”
  2. Jan 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “There are two aides who have not completed the 3 clock hour aide orientation. Please have both aides complete this training as soon as possible and send copies of the completion certificates to the LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “There is one aide who was hired in July that has not taken the 3 clock hour Basic Health and Safety training. Please have this aide complete this training as soon as possible and send a copy of the completion certificate to the LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “There are several staff who do not have a center orientation checklist in their staff file. The director is advised to ensure that she reviews the center orientation checklist with each staff and that she keeps a signed copy in their staff files.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “There is a small hole in the tile in the floor of the lunch room that needs to be repaired. There is some tile under the sink in the bathroom adjacent to the lunch room that needs to be repaired. Please repair these areas and inform the LS when this is completed.”
  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “There are four aides who have been employed for over 6 months but there was no evidence of the aide orientation being completed. For corrections please have the staff members complete the aide orientation as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “There are five aides who have been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the approved Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that all aides complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for corrections.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09A(5)

      “There is one teacher qualified staff person who has been employed for more than 90 days but there was no evidence of the approved Basic Health and Safety training being completed. For corrections please ensure that they complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “The staffing patterns posted are not updated to the current staff in the rooms. Please post the most current staffing patterns at the center and forward copies to the Licensing Specialist for correction.”

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 Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center

Is Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center licensed?

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

When was Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 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 Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 256-3054 to ask.

What is Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center's phone number?

(240) 256-3054.

Where is Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center?

Hollywood, MD 20636.

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