The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
4.6· 28 reviews
Themba Creative Learning Center
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About Themba Creative Learning Center
Themba Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lanham, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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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- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Themba Creative Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(1)
“A Staff member popped the child 3 times in his face. The Staff member did not provided the child with appropriate supervision.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Director self reported incident on 10/25/2024. A four year old male was popped 3 times in his the staff member. The staff member was immediately placed on administrative leave, and was terminated on 11/04/2024.”
13A.16.07.03B(4)
“A staff member popped a child 3 times in the face for writing on a chair.”
13A.16.07.03A(2)
“A staff member popped a child 3 times in the face for drawing on a chair.”
13A.16.07.03A(1)
“A staff member popped a child 3 times in the face for drawing on a chair. LS informed director that it sis never ok for a child at any age, to be popped in the face by a staff member.”
13A.16.07.01
“A staff member subjected a four year old male child to abuse. The staff member popped the child 3 times in his face for drawing on a chair.”
Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.12.04F(3)
“LS observed that the thermometer in rooms 7, 4 and 3 was not below 40 degrees. LS observed that all thermometers are at or below 40 degrees.”
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FAQ
Questions about Themba Creative Learning Center
Is Themba Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Themba Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Themba Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Themba Creative Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Themba Creative Learning Center?
Lanham, MD 20706.