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Fairfield, PA 17320 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Vanessa Athey is a home daycare in Woodsboro, 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 10 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 Oct 31, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 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.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items accessible to children in care in the second and third floor bedrooms; items like lotions, hand sanitizers, hair spray, etc. Provider to submit photographic evidence that all items have been placed inaccessible to children in care.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of tweezers, tape, safety pins, triangular bandage, and liquid, fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that all items from the First Aid Supply list have been obtained and are accessible in the first aid kit.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of an emergency and disaster plan. Provider to submit the emergency and disaster plan.”
13A.15.09.01B(6)
“LS observed a screen time policy that did not address the regulation. Provider to submit a screen time policy that addresses the regulation specifically.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 emergency cards that were not complete. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been completed and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed no evidence of attendance records for the children in care. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of correction moving forward.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items, specifically, topical diaper cream, hand sanitizer and sun screen, and adult scissors accessible to children in care. Provider placed the items up in a shelf that was inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic health and Safety Annual updated that was required to be completed by March 31, 2024. Provider to complete and submit evidence of completion to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.06.02C(1)
“Provider will send LS 12 hours of training documented on the professional development plan.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Two children are missing lead tests and one child is missing the health inventory parts 1 and 2. Provider will get these from parents and will send a copy to LS showing they have been obtained.”
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FAQ
Yes. Vanessa Athey 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 October 31, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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.
Woodsboro, MD 21798. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.