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Verkia Smith

Waldorf, MD 20601 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Verkia Smith

Verkia Smith is a home daycare in Waldorf, 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 13 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for Verkia Smith

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Registered Family Child Care Home
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Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.15.09.01B(3)

      “During the conversion inspection the provider had the tv on with character songs on during the whole inspection. The provider is reminded that children may not be permitted to view more than 30 minutes of age-appropriate passive technology per week. For correction please submit an update screen time policy.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(2)

      “The provider did not complete the 18 hours of approved training. For correction please submit the training certificate to the licensing specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(1)

      “The provider did not complete the 2025 basic health and safety training. For correction please submit the 2025 basic health and safety.”
    • Safe sleep

      13A.15.05.06A

      “During the conversion inspection the provider only had 3 adequate sleep sources. The provider stated that the other sleeps sources broke. For correction please send a photo of adequate sleep sources, until the sleep sources are purchased or repaired this will effect the capacity. The fourth child does have an approved nap source, as reportedly the parent insisted on supplying it. However the home is to have 8 approved preschool nap sources and 2 approved infant nap sources.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.03B

      “During the conversion inspection the bathroom did not have paper towels or toilet paper within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance. For correction please send a photo of the bathroom with paper towels and toilet paper.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “At the time of the conversion inspection 1 child was missing a health inventory part 1 and part 2. One child was missing all immunizations and one child was missing an updated immunization record. For correction please submit a copy of each document to the licensing specialist.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “At the time of the conversion inspection two children were missing emergency forms and one child only had the child's name and date of birth on the emergency form. For correction please have the children's parent fully fill in the emergency form and submit copies to the licensing specialist.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.03.03F

      “At the time of the conversion inspection the provider did not have a fire/emergency drill log and has not completed any drills. The provider is reminded that fire drills are to be completed monthly and emergency drills done twice a year. For correction please complete one fire drill and one emergency drill and submit documentation to the licensing specialist.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03E

      “At the time of the conversion inspection there were 4 children missing documentation that the child's parent was given information of the consumer education on child care. For correction please give each child's parent the information on consumer education on child care and submit a copy to the licensing specialist. It is advised that the provider keep a written receipt of receiving the consumer pamphlet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03B

      “At the time of the conversion inspection the provider stopped taking daily attendance. For correction please take daily attendance and send the licensing specialist a copy of the daily attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03A

      “At the conversion inspection there were 4 children missing documentation of receiving a written agreement with the child's parent. For correction please submit a copy of the signed written agreement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02D(2)

      “At the conversion inspection there were two children present who were drop in care with no documentation of receiving a medical evaluation and immunization. For correction please submit documentation of the missing medical evaluation and immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “At the conversion inspection there were 3 children missing evidence of having the appropriate lead blood test. For correction please submit documentation of the lead blood test.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Verkia Smith

Is Verkia Smith licensed?

Yes. Verkia Smith is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Verkia Smith last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Verkia Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 1 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 Verkia Smith's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Verkia Smith?

Waldorf, MD 20601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).