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The Valley School
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About The Valley School
The Valley School is a licensed child care center in Ijamsville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 10 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
- Child care center
- 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 |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Valley School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
13A.16.09.04G
“At the time of inspection, a child care teacher admitted that she dozed off in a rocking chair while holding a sleeping baby on one occasion last week. The baby was not immediately moved to an approved sleeping arrangement during this incident. Facility will send a statement of correction.”
13A.16.08.01B(2)
“At the time of inspection, a child care teacher admitted that she dozed off in a rocking chair while holding a sleeping baby on one occasion last week. A statement of correction will be sent.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“At the time of inspection, a child care teacher admitted that she dozed off in a rocking chair while holding a sleeping baby on one occasion last week. A statement of correction will be sent to LS.”
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The facility served a child in care a known allergen for snack, causing a severe reaction.”
13A.16.07.06C
“Regulation 13A.16.02.01I states that the operator may not allow an employee, staff member, sub or volunteer to be assigned to a group of children or have access to a child in care until the individual has successfully passed the child abuse and neglect clearance and a federal or state criminal background check or be alone with a child or group of children until all checks have been successfully passed. At the time of the visit, there was a new staff in a classroom who had not yet been reported to OCC but was working her first day. She was not alone in the room and director gave all new hire paperwork to LS at the time of the visit and LS confirmed the prints were received by OCC.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The facility served a child in care a known allergen for snack, causing a severe reaction.”
- Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Valley School
Is The Valley School licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Valley School last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Valley School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 10 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 Valley School's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is The Valley School?
Ijamsville, MD 21754.