The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Shelley Nichols - Moore is a home daycare in Bowie, 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all
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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13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed one child needing parts 1 and 2 of the Health Assessment, an individual needs assessment, immunization records, and a parent agreement.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed one child needing an updated emergency form. Each child's emergency form shall be updated as needed, but at least annually, and signed and dated by the parent.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed one child needing an emergency form. Emergency information for each child shall be maintained on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS did not observe the Health Assessment Part 1 in the file of the child referenced in the incident. LS did not observe anything written on the emergency form, individual needs, or the Health Assessment part II in reference to the child having any skin problems or allergies.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1100 Eastern AVE, NE, Washington, DC
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715
FAQ
Yes. Shelley Nichols - Moore is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Bowie, MD 20715. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.