The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Yahaira Chevalier is a home daycare in Riverdale, 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 9 rules across 2 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 Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 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.15.06.02D(1)
“Provider shared with Specialist that their First Aid and CPR was expired. Provider showed Specialist their First Aid and CPR card that expired in 12/2025.”
13A.15.10.02
“Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with the provider.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Specialist did not observe safety pins, or triangular bandage in the first aid kit.”
13A.15.05.03E(2)
“Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with the provider. Specialist observed the provider change a childs diaper but did not observe the child wash their hands.”
13A.15.05.03D(2)
“Specialist observed the provider change a childs diaper but did not observe the child wash their hands.”
13A.15.05.03B
“Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with the provider.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Specialist observed 4 children missing evidence of lead screening.”
13A.15.03.03E
“Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with the provider. Specialist observed 2 children's file with unsigned consumer pamphlets .Specialist observed 2 children's files without proof of the parent/guardian receiving the consumer pamphlet.”
13A.15.03.02A
“Specialist observed 3 children's files missing Part I of the health inventory and one child missing immunization records.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1906 Allison ST, NE, Washington, DC
Riverdale, MD 20737
Riverdale, MD 20737
Riverdale, MD 20737 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Riverdale, MD 20737 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Riverdale, MD 20737 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Riverdale, MD 20737
Riverdale, MD 20737 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Yahaira Chevalier 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 February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 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.
Riverdale, MD 20737. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.