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Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center

Sykesville, MD 21784

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About Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center

Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Sykesville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “There was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a shelf that was accessible to children in care. The hand sanitizer was moved to place that was not accessible to children in care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(4)

      “The emergency escape route floor plan was not visible. The escape route was placed in a manner that it was visible.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “There were 9 files that did not have the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(3)

      “The file did not contain documentation of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “There was one file that did no have updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “There were three files that did not have the lead screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “There was an emergency form that did not contain the physician's address, telephone number and name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “There were three files that did not have the lead screening. The children were in care.”
  2. Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.02A

      “The Health Department was not notified of children in the center having hand foot and mouth disease.”
  3. Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.11D(1)

      “There was a trash can that did not have a liner. A liner was placed in the trash can during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05E

      “There was a substitute in Room 1 and the substitute was not on the substitute log. The substitute log was filled out during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “There were two files that did not contain documentation of a lead screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “There were four files that did not contain documentation of the physician's address, telephone and name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “There were two files that did not contain documentation of a lead screening and the children are in care.”

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 Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center

Is Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Rhymes and Reasons Child Care Center?

Sykesville, MD 21784.

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