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The Shire Child Care
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About The Shire Child Care
The Shire Child Care is a group home daycare in Germantown, 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 3 rules across 1 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
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
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 The Shire Child Care
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 Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.18.09.04F
“Licensing specialist observed that there were soft bedding items in the crib.”
13A.18.03.06E(2)
“Licensing specialist observed that the provider did not notify the office of a change in residence/ staff member at the home.”
13A.18.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed that there were 6 Emergency forms that were not updated annually. Licensing specialist observed that there was one form that did not contain the physicians' information.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Shire Child Care
Is The Shire Child Care licensed?
Yes. The Shire Child Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Shire Child Care last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Shire Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 The Shire Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is The Shire Child Care?
Germantown, MD 20876. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.