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Terri Carder
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About Terri Carder
Terri Carder is a group home daycare in Monrovia, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Terri Carder
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Large Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.18.06.06D(3)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the child care teacher's completion of the 2025 basic health and safety annual update.”
13A.18.06.05G
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the director's completion of the 2025 basic health and safety annual update.”
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
13A.18.12.01D
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of 1 percent or non-fat milk furnished by the provider.”
13A.18.10.01A(3)(d)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the home's emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.”
13A.18.09.01A(7)
“Licensing Specialist observed the posted daily schedule that did not include an outdoor activity time.”
13A.18.03.04D(3)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one child's record that did not include a health assessment completed by a physician.”
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FAQ
Questions about Terri Carder
Is Terri Carder licensed?
Yes. Terri Carder is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Terri Carder last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Terri Carder had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 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 Terri Carder's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Terri Carder?
Monrovia, MD 21770. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.