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Step by Step Children's Learning Center
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About Step by Step Children's Learning Center
Step by Step Children's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Sparks, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
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Inspection reports for Step by Step Children's Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 17, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
13A.16.12.06A
“Feeding schedules were not updated/or listed on the infant plan.”
13A.16.11.04A(3)
“Medication administration forms were missing the duration of the prescription. Please submit dated medication administration forms.”
13A.16.09.02C
“Individual infant plans had not been updated.”
13A.16.09.02B(1)
“Infants in care did not have a written individualized plan. Some written plans did not list the feeding schedule.”
13A.16.09.02B
“Infants in care did not have a written individualized plan.”
13A.16.06.12C
“Aides who have been employed over 6 months have not completed the child care aide orientation.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“Aides were missing the basic health and safety annual update as well as the basic health and safety 3 hour class. Please complete training and submit certificates.”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“Aides who have been employed over 90 days have not completed the basic health and safety 3 hour class.”
13A.16.06.09C
“A teacher had not completed the basic health and safety annual update 2025. The teacher's date of hire is 03/2025. Please complete the training and submit the certificate.”
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“One staff had a medical that was over five years old. Please submit a new medical as soon as possible.”
13A.16.03.03D
“Children in care were missing a contract in their individual folder. Please submit the contract as soon as possible.”
13A.16.03.02E
“Children in care were missing the lead screening. Please submit the lead screening once received.”
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.07.06A
“The center hired a new employee who was on site. OCC had not received any information on this employee.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“OCC had not received any information on this employee. Owner states that she was hired on September 22, 2025 and fired on September 27, 2025 (Saturday). OCC received on September 30, 2025 a personnel list that was dated September 29, 2025 showing this employee as a new hire with a hire date of September 22, 2025 and a termination date of September 27, 2025. Staff can not be present at the center until all paperwork has been received- ROI, medical, fingerprints and a clearance letter has been sent.”
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FAQ
Questions about Step by Step Children's Learning Center
Is Step by Step Children's Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Step by Step Children's Learning Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step by Step Children's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 Step by Step Children's Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Step by Step Children's Learning Center?
Sparks, MD 21152.