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Watoto Development Center

Baltimore, MD 21207

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About Watoto Development Center

Watoto Development Center is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

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 served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license

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Watoto Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Baltimore City has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Infant

Center$250
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$216
Home daycare$156

Preschool

Center$216
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$189
Home daycare$140

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Watoto Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “LS observed peeling paint on doors leading into Room 2.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS did not observe staffing patterns posted in a conspicuous location in each classroom.”
  2. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12E

      “LS observed play equipment with damaged slide and wood in need of repair in outdoor activity area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “LS observed hazardous materials accessible to children.”
  3. Oct 18, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS did not observe a qualified child care teacher assigned to Room 2.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.07A

      “LS did not observe hot running water.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed an employee who'd been on staff for more than 5 working days for whom the office had not received the required paperwork.”
  4. Oct 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.10.03A

      “LS observed five children resting on mats without sheets and one child resting on damaged mat with the second section torn and the foam coming out of the inside.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “LS did not observe required continued training for Aides”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “LS did not observe required continued training for preschool teacher.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “LS did not observe required continued training for Director”

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 Watoto Development Center

Is Watoto Development Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Watoto Development Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watoto Development Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

What are Watoto Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Watoto Development Center?

Baltimore, MD 21207.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).