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Tina Stokes
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About Tina Stokes
Tina Stokes is a home daycare in Edgewater, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- 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 |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Tina Stokes
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2025: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation14 rules cited
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Licensing Specialist did not see a barrier secured at the bottom of the steps of the basement while a four year old child was napping in the basement.”
13A.15.05.01C
“The Additional Adult stated that construction workers were in the house the day of the incident cutting into the flooring in the kitchen due to water damage while children were napping in the basement.”
13A.15.05.01B
“The Provider returned from vacation to find that the water jug placed into the water cooler had been faulty and the whole jug emptied out onto the kitchen floor. Part of the floor is missing and is due to be replaced.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“The Provider found out about the kitchen floor being water damaged due to a faulty water jug on the water cooler on Sunday August 10, 2025. This floor of the home is where children use the restroom and where child care is approved. The OCC was not notified about this change.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“On August 10, 2025, the Provider discovered that her kitchen floor was water damaged due to a fault water jug placed on a water cooler. The OCC was not notified about this.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observe one child missing an Emergency form, three incomplete Emergency forms, and two children missing blood lead testing.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed more than one incomplete Emergency form.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“One child enrolled does not have an Emergency form completed.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe an Emergency form for one child present and three incomplete Emergency forms.”
13A.15.03.03F
“Licensing Specialist did not observe fire drills recorded for 2025 yet. Corrected during inspection. LS returned to the home and the Provider gave the LS evidence of fire and disaster drills recorded each month in 2025.”
13A.15.03.03C
“Provider stated that she was never asked to record dates on which a substitute provides care in place of the Provider. Provider demonstrated evidence of a calendar on which Nelcy was recorded as working in the program.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Provider stated that she stopped tracking attendance since previous Licensing Specialist never looked at it when she asked them about it. Corrected during inspection. Provider stated during the inspection that she will begin tracking attendance and having parents sign children in and out of care.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist did not observe blood lead testing for two enrolled children.”
13A.15.03.02A
“One child is present today without a complete Emergency form. Provider stated this child's first day is today.”
Aug 20, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Licensing Specialist did not see a barrier secured at the bottom of the steps of the basement while a four year old child was napping in the basement.”
13A.15.05.01C
“The Additional Adult stated that construction workers were in the house the day of the incident cutting into the flooring in the kitchen due to water damage while children were napping in the basement.”
13A.15.05.01B
“The Provider returned from vacation to find that the water jug placed into the water cooler had been faulty and the whole jug emptied out onto the kitchen floor. Part of the floor is missing and is due to be replaced.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“The Provider found out about the kitchen floor being water damaged due to a faulty water jug on the water cooler on Sunday August 10, 2025. This floor of the home is where children use the restroom and where child care is approved. The OCC was not notified about this change.”
13A.15.03.05C(3)
“On August 10, 2025, the Provider discovered that her kitchen floor was water damaged due to a fault water jug placed on a water cooler. The OCC was not notified about this.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observe one child missing an Emergency form, three incomplete Emergency forms, and two children missing blood lead testing.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed more than one incomplete Emergency form.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“One child enrolled does not have an Emergency form completed.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe an Emergency form for one child present and three incomplete Emergency forms.”
13A.15.03.03F
“Licensing Specialist did not observe fire drills recorded for 2025 yet. Corrected during inspection. LS returned to the home and the Provider gave the LS evidence of fire and disaster drills recorded each month in 2025.”
13A.15.03.03C
“Provider stated that she was never asked to record dates on which a substitute provides care in place of the Provider. Provider demonstrated evidence of a calendar on which Nelcy was recorded as working in the program.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Provider stated that she stopped tracking attendance since previous Licensing Specialist never looked at it when she asked them about it. Corrected during inspection. Provider stated during the inspection that she will begin tracking attendance and having parents sign children in and out of care.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist did not observe blood lead testing for two enrolled children.”
13A.15.03.02A
“One child is present today without a complete Emergency form. Provider stated this child's first day is today.”
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FAQ
Questions about Tina Stokes
Is Tina Stokes licensed?
Yes. Tina Stokes is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tina Stokes last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tina Stokes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 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 Tina Stokes' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Tina Stokes?
Edgewater, MD 21037. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.