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Baltimore, MD 21216
Smart Steps @ KIPP
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Smart Steps @ KIPP
Smart Steps @ KIPP is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Steps @ KIPP has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Baltimore City has a median price of $216 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 Smart Steps @ KIPP
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.06.04A(1)
“The center did not have an MSDE medical exam for 2 employees.”
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
13A.16.08.02B
“Observed an aide supervising a group of 15 children.”
13A.16.06.10C(3)
“1 school age teacher did not have proof of the 1.5 hour health and safety training.”
13A.16.06.10C(2)
“1 school age teacher did not have proof of a professional development plan.”
13A.16.06.10C(1)
“1 school age teacher did not have proof of 12 hours of training completed for 2023.”
13A.16.06.05C(3)
“The director did not complete the 1.5-hour Basic Health and Safety update training.”
13A.16.06.05C(2)
“The director did not have a professional development plan for 2023.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“The director did not have proof of 12 hours of training completed for 2023.”
13A.16.05.01B
“The current fire permit was not posted at the center.”
13A.16.03.05B
“The center did not have current staffing patterns posted.”
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Steps @ KIPP
Is Smart Steps @ KIPP licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smart Steps @ KIPP last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Steps @ KIPP had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 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 Smart Steps @ KIPP's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Steps @ KIPP cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (410) 367-6100 to ask.
What is Smart Steps @ KIPP's phone number?
(410) 367-6100.
Where is Smart Steps @ KIPP?
Baltimore, MD 21216.