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Serenity's First Step Learning Center
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About
About Serenity's First Step Learning Center
Serenity's First Step Learning Center is a group home daycare in Baltimore, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Serenity's First Step Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Baltimore City has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$250
Home daycare$180
Toddler
Center$216
Home daycare$156
Preschool
Center$216
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$189
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Serenity's First Step Learning Center
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Large Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.18.03.06E(1)
“Owner did not notify the OCC concerning the investigation.”
Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.18.03.06E(1)
“Owner did not notify the OCC concerning the investigation.”
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
13A.18.10.02E
“First aid kit was missing the following items: thermometer and wash cloth”
13A.18.10.02A(1)
“Updated CPR/1st aid certificate must be updated”
13A.18.10.01A(3)(c)
“Director must complete and record monthly fire drills and disaster drill”
13A.18.05.12D
“Outdoor areas gates must be closed and locked during daycare hours. Cleaning of space used for outdoor must be keep up.”
13A.18.03.04G
“Review children files for completed immunization records”
13A.18.03.04D(3)
“Review children files for completed health assessments”
13A.18.03.04D(1)
“Review children files for completed health inventory”
13A.18.03.04C
“Review all emergency cards for updated signatures and date”
Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
13A.18.05.01A
“Fire permit has expired.”
13A.18.03.04C
“Director was unable to show emergency information of the child in question for the complaint.”
13A.18.03.03A(1)
“Provider did not have current record documents for child in question.”
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FAQ
Questions about Serenity's First Step Learning Center
Is Serenity's First Step Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Serenity's First Step Learning Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Serenity's First Step Learning Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Serenity's First Step Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 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 Serenity's First Step Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Serenity's First Step Learning Center?
Baltimore, MD 21216. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.