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The Children's Center

Clinton, MD 20735

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The Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Clinton, 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 13 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Children's Center

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Aug 17, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “No evidence of the first aid kit having the tweezers.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS observed in room 2 - two aides in charge of the group of 2 year olds. Corrected this date preschool teacher in charge is using the Substitute today to cover the classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02A

      “LS observed in room 2 - two aides in charge of the group of 2 year olds. Corrected this date preschool teacher in charge is using the Substitute today to cover the classroom.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.08.01C

      “LS observed in room 2 - two aides in charge of the group of 2 year olds. Corrected this date preschool teacher in charge is using the Substitute today to cover the classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “LS observed in room 2 - two aides in charge of the group of 2 year olds. Corrected this date preschool teacher in charge is using the Substitute today to cover the classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “LS observed the playground area needing the grass cut, the tree limbs needing to be cut back and a lot of weeds needing to be removed from the play area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.08B

      “LS observed in the 3 year old classroom the 1st stall not flushing properly. LS observed in the 3 year old classroom the 1st stall needing some toilet tissue. LS observed in the 3 year old classroom the 3rd last stall toilet tissue holder not attached to the wall and no toilet tissue in the stall.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “No evidence of the Director or current staff providing the OCC written notification to the office about the ending of employment for the Director [name].”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “No evidence of updated staffing patterns posted in rooms 2 and 4 showing the staff in the classroom today, August 17, 2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed 4 children's files missing the Lead Test at 12 month old and please make sure they receive it again at 24 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02F(2)

      “LS observed 3 children's files missing the immunization shot records updated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02C(2)

      “LS observed the emergency form for 3 children needing to be updated or signed and dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “LS observed 3 children's files missing immunization shots.”
  2. Feb 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Children's Center

Is The Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Children's Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 1 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 The Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Children's Center?

Clinton, MD 20735.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).