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Uribe Zelaya is a home daycare in Monrovia, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all
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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13A.15.10.03D(2)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a trampoline accessible to children in the outdoor activity area. The provider shall make the trampoline inaccessible and submit photographic evidence to the OCC.”
13A.15.05.03F(3)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed urine in a potty chair in the child care bathroom. The provider is reminded that potty chairs shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use in accordance with procedures established by the licensing agency. The provider cleaned the potty chair at the conclusion of the inspection. The provider shall submit a statement of understanding of this regulation to the OCC.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the home's emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2024 basic health and safety annual update.”
13A.15.04.03C
“Upon arrival to the family child care home, Licensing Specialist observed 7 children present in care, including 4 children under 2 years old with no additional adult present. All but 1 infant was napping quietly. The provider explained that the additional adult was picking up her child from camp and would return to the home any minute. The additional adult entered the child care area at 2:13pm. The provider is reminded that anytime more than 2 children under 2 years old are in care, the approved additional adult must be present and actively supervising the children.The provider shall submit a statement acknowledging an understanding of this regulation.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's emergency form that was not updated at least annually.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 children's emergency forms that were missing an authorized pick up person”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Monrovia, MD 21770
Monrovia, MD 21770 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monrovia, MD 21770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monrovia, MD 21770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monrovia, MD 21770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monrovia, MD 21770
Monrovia, MD 21770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Uribe Zelaya is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Monrovia, MD 21770. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.