The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Susan Knight-Cogar is a home daycare in Laurel, 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 6 rules across 3 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
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 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.15.11.04E(1)(c)
“Licensing Specialist observed one child's medication that was expired at the time of inspection. Provider needs to submit a letter of corrections that the medication has been returned to the child's parent.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed two children who were missing their updated lead testing information at the time of inspection. Provider needs to obtain copies of the updated lead tests for both children and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed two children's emergency cards that were not updated. Provider needs to have parent's update the two children's emergency cards and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.11.04E(1)(c)
“LS observed that a child on medication had an expired epi pen in care. Provider shall obtain new medication from the parent. Provider shall provide photographic evidence that the new medication has been obtained from the parent.”
13A.15.06.02C(1)
“LS observed provider does not have completed professional development plan. Provider will complete professional development plan and forward to LS.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed that more than one child do not have emergency cards updated. Provider will send updated emergency cards to LS.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1906 Allison ST, NE, Washington, DC
Laurel, MD 20724
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, MD 20724
Laurel, MD 20724 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Susan Knight-Cogar 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 August 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Laurel, MD 20724. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.