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Ijamsville, MD 21754 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Promising Horizons Learning Center
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About Promising Horizons Learning Center
Promising Horizons Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ijamsville, 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 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Promising Horizons Learning Center
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- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“At the time of inspection, LS could not observe the 2025 Basic Health and Safety completion for two aides. LS requested the certificates as soon as possible.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“At the inspection, LS could not observe continued training for RI. LS requested the aide complete 6 additional hours of training for employment year 2025-2026.”
13A.16.06.09C
“At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: JM completed 10.5 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 employment year, and 4.5 for 2025-2026. An additional 9 hours are now needed for the 2025-2026 employment year. Staff member DS completed 0 hours for employment year 2024-2025, and 12 hours within the 2025-2026 employment year. An additional 12 hours are now needed for the 2025-2026 employment year. Staff member RW completed 1.5 hours for the 2024-2025 employment year, and 12 hours for the 2025-2026 employment year. Staff member will use the 2025-2026 to make up the previous year and will need an additional 10.5 hours for 2025-2026.”
- Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
13A.16.07.06A
“At the time of inspection, LS did not have a current notarized release of information for a staff member who was deleted and then added back as an employee in September of 2024. LS asked for the facility to submit a current notarized release of information to maintain compliance with COMAR 13A.16.02.01(I).”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“At the time of inspection, one staff hired on September 01, 2024 has not completed the basic health and safety course. Director is reminded to have all staff complete the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.”
13A.16.06.02
“At the time of inspection, seven employees were missing evidence of staff orientation verification on file. Facility is to submit staff orientation verification for these staff members.”
13A.16.03.06B
“At the time of inspection, LS was missing a notarized release of information for one staff who is listed as employed at the center. LS also reminded director to ensure documentation for new hires is submitted within 15 working days.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Prior to the inspection, LS observed a previous staff member with a delete date in January of 2024 on the most current personnel list. Director added this staff back as of September 2024, but did not notify LS. LS requested a new release of information for this staff member and reminded director that all new hires, including returning employees, must be reported to OCC within 5 working days. Additionally, three staff members with respective start dates of 08/01/24, 09/01/24, and 10/01/24, were not reported to LS until December of 2024.”
13A.16.03.05C
“At the time of inspection, one staff was missing a current medical report on file, and seven staff were missing evidence of staff orientation verification. Facility is to submit staff orientation verification for these staff members. Additionally, at the time of inspection, five staff members had not completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update training, and three staff had not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update training. During the inspection, four staff completed the 2024 Update training. LS asked for the facility to submit all remaining certificates for staff.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“At the time of inspection, one child was missing Part I of the Health Inventory on file. Facility to obtain this documentation and submit evidence to LS.”
13A.16.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, three children were missing source of healthcare information on their emergency forms. One child was missing authorized pick up personnel information, and another respective child was missing the parent signature on the emergency form. LS requested the facility obtain this information on the emergency forms and submit evidence to LS.”
Jan 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“At the time of inspection, facility stated that two employees ended employment effective 01/01/2024 and 01/09/2024 respectively. Facility is reminded to report ending of employment within 5 working days.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“At the time of inspection, LS noticed one unreported staff member, PS Director stated that she is a seasonal substitute, working at the facility in the Winter and Summer. PS was previously an associated party but was deleted. Director to send LS a notarized Release of Information.”
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FAQ
Questions about Promising Horizons Learning Center
Is Promising Horizons Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Promising Horizons Learning 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 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Promising Horizons Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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 Promising Horizons Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Promising Horizons Learning Center?
Ijamsville, MD 21754.