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Tender Years of Deale
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About Tender Years of Deale
Tender Years of Deale is a licensed child care center in Deale, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
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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- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Tender Years of Deale
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 30, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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Dec 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.05.11D(3)
“LS observed overrunning trash can in adult bathroom.”
13A.16.05.11D(1)
“LS observed no liners in any of the trashcans in the children's restrooms.”
Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.03.07A
“After individually interviewing all staff, two staff stated that they have seen children in the lunchroom which is not yet approved on the license. LS received another OCC 1209 Change in Facilities form requesting to approve the lunchroom for auxiliary use, and to decrease the capacity of G/H but increase the capacity of J/K.”
May 13, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
13A.16.08.03C(1)
“Upon arrival of inspection the Director and a Teacher were supervising three infants and two toddlers in the Infant room. Once the Director left the room to greet the LS, the Director's daughter who is not cleared by OCC joined the infant/toddler room.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“Upon arrival of inspection the Director and a Teacher were supervising three infants and two toddlers in the Infant room. Once the Director left the room to greet the LS, the Director's daughter who is not cleared by OCC joined the infant/toddler room.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Upon arrival of inspection LS was able to walk into the Facility. The doors to the back of the Facility are not locked either. When the front door is not locked anyone could enter the Facility. LS observed the Director's daughter sitting down in the infant room although she left the room momentarily after.”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe any mold in the Facility. Only one ceiling tile in Room J/K needs to be replaced due to minor water damage.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed disrepair to the ceiling in the lobby.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist was not notified within five working days of a staff that was terminated on May 5, 2025.”
13A.16.03.05B
“A second staff listed on the Staffing Pattern in the infant room was not present and there were no Substitutes available to cover the staff although three infants and two toddlers were present.”
13A.16.03.04I(6)
“LS observed a child over 12 months old resting in the crib. Corrected during the inspection. The Director received documentation from the child's parent during the inspection that their child may continue napping in a crib.”
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Years of Deale
Is Tender Years of Deale licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Years of Deale last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 30, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Years of Deale 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 Tender Years of Deale's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Tender Years of Deale?
Deale, MD 20751.