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Stephanie Almaraz
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About Stephanie Almaraz
Stephanie Almaraz is a home daycare in New Market, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Stephanie Almaraz
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing the provider acknowledgement of the Epi pen and form. The provider is to complete this information and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing the fragrance free soap from the first aid kit. The provider is to obtain this missing item and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.15.05.03D(2)
“At the time of this inspection the provider was serving morning snack to the children. The provider washed her hands, prepared the food, brought the food to the children and the children began eating without washing their hands first. The provider is to submit a statement of understanding that the children are to wash their hands per regulations.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of this inspection the provider has one emergency card missing the source of health care. The provider is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.15.03.02B
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing proper lead screening for 1 child enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain this missing documentation and submit evidence to the LS/”
13A.15.03.02A
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing part 1 of the health assessment for one child enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain this missing document and submit evidence to the LS.”
Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing the annual update on all emergency cards. The provider is to obtain theses and submit evidence to the LS”
Apr 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“At the time of this inspection the provider has a closet in the restroom the children use that was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. The closet contained cleaning products that the children could reach. The provider is to submit a photo of this closet with cleaning products are inaccessible or a lock on the door.”
13A.15.05.05A
“At the time of this inspection the LS observed the trampoline in the backyard unzipped and with the ladder accessible to children in care. The provider was reminded this must remain inaccessible to child care children during child care hours. The provider is to submit a photo of this trampoline inaccessible to children.”
13A.15.05.03C
“At the time of this inspection there was a dirty diaper sitting on the couch while the children and provider was upstairs. The provider was reminded to ensure that all trash including dirty diapers are disposed of immediately and properly. The provider is to submit a statement of understanding.”
13A.15.04.03A
“At the time of this inspection the provider had 2 children present in care that are under the age of 2yrs. The provider is currently approved for 1 child under 2yrs due to a resident child under 2yr at time of registration that has since turned 2yrs old. The Provider was reminded, she can not operate outside what is on the most recent license.”
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FAQ
Questions about Stephanie Almaraz
Is Stephanie Almaraz licensed?
Yes. Stephanie Almaraz is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stephanie Almaraz last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stephanie Almaraz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 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 Stephanie Almaraz's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Stephanie Almaraz?
New Market, MD 21774. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.