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Right Start Academy

Gambrills, MD 21054

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About Right Start Academy

Right Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Gambrills, 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 12 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Inspection reports for Right Start Academy

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Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
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Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(4)

      “LS observed room 102 activity room. There wasn't an escape route posted in the classroom. Please submit photographic evidence of correction.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.07A

      “LS observed all 4 staff members lined up against the wall in the shade while children ran throughout the playground, instead of being stationed throughout playground. During playground observation, a child had fallen off of the playground equipment, bumping their cheek. No staff member responded. The child ran over to a staff member for help. Please review appropriate playground supervision with all staff and submit evidence of review, along with a plan of action.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “LS observed in grasshoppers room that there were 20 children present in classroom, but 17 children signed in on bright wheel app on the tablet and in the classroom binder. In bumblebees classroom, there were 17 children in the room and 16 children signed into classroom binder. LS asked staff person the procedure for sign in, to which they stated that if parents are unable to sign in, the staff sign the children in at nap time. Staff person signed the 3 children in once it was brought to their attention. Review child security with all staff and submit evidence of review and plan of action to LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “LS observed one aide did not complete the 2023 Basic health and safety annual update. Facility shall submit training certificate for the aide to LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “LS observed two aides did not complete at least 6 hours of approved continued training for the last year of employment. Each aide shall document at least 6 hours of continued training and submit copies of training certificates and record of professional development to LS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “LS observed one aide did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Facility shall submit basic health and safety training certificate for aide.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.11A

      “LS observed in Caterpillars black marks near the base of the wall, beneath the light switch; drip marks above the wall of the cots, near the trash can, water cooler, and bathroom; noticeable crumbs on one section of the carpet; buildup near the magnetic strip at the bottom of the fridge. LS observed grime and build up on walls throughout the bumblebees classroom. LS took photographic evidence of spillage in listed classrooms. Please submit a plan of action, explaining procedure moving forward.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.07A

      “LS observed in multiple rooms throughout the building sink temperature exceeding 120 degrees F. Please reduce water temperature and submit a letter of corrections.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.06

      “LS observed in caterpillars room an air temperature at ground level of 64.5 degrees F at naptime; ground level air temperature of 61.8 degrees F in grasshoppers classrooms. Both classrooms had children present and are controlled by the same thermostat, located in the caterpillars classrooms. Facility shall submit a plan of action to ensure proper maintenance of air temperature at or above 65 degrees F at ground level.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “LS observed peeling-chipping paint above the sinks and on the wall above the cots in the caterpillars room. Please submit photographic evidence of correction.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS observed staffing patterns posted in each classroom that were dated September 2023. Current staffing patterns are dated 04/22/2024. Please post current staffing patterns in each classroom and submit photographic evidence of correction.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “LS observed at least one child missing health inventory 1 information, evidence of lead testing, and evidence of immunization record in file. Facility must review all children's records, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections to LS.”

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 Right Start Academy

Is Right Start Academy licensed?

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

When was Right Start Academy last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Right Start Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 1 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 Right Start Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Right Start Academy?

Gambrills, MD 21054.

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