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Yenealem Assefa

Columbia, MD 21045 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Yenealem Assefa

Yenealem Assefa is a home daycare in Columbia, 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 14 rules across 2 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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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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Inspection reports for Yenealem Assefa

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Registered Family Child Care Home
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 26, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(4)

      “LS was not able to review the emergency preparedness plan since it was not available.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(1)

      “LS was not able to review the emergency preparedness plan since it was not available.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02C(1)

      “Provider did not have professional development plan available for review.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(3)

      “Provider did not have certificates of training available for review.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.15.06.02B(1)

      “Provider did not have certificates of training available for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “LS reviewed childrens files (four missing lead, one missing pg 1 of the health assessment, 3 with incomplete emergency forms and two missing Pg 2 of the health assessment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS reviewed 3 incomplete emergency forms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “LS reviewed childrens files (four missing lead, one missing pg 1 of the health assessment, 3 with incomplete emergency forms and two missing Pg 2 of the health assessment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02A

      “LS reviewed childrens files (four missing lead, one missing pg 1 of the health assessment, 3 with incomplete emergency forms and two missing Pg 2 of the health assessment.”
  2. May 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.15.05.05A

      “LS observed the outdoor play area and found deep cement cracks that are tripping hazards. Provider stated that she only uses the front yard for play because it's safer and only takes them outside occasionally because of seasonal allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.04C

      “LS reviewed children's files and found three children that were missing lead testing certificates.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(1)

      “LS reviewed children's emergency forms and found one child that was missing a source of healthcare.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.03.03F

      “LS reviewed the drill logs and found that fire drills stopped in March and there has been no emergency drill completed in 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.15.03.02B

      “LS reviewed children's files and found three children who were missing the required lead certificates.”

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 Yenealem Assefa

Is Yenealem Assefa licensed?

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

When was Yenealem Assefa last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Yenealem Assefa had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 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 Yenealem Assefa's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Yenealem Assefa?

Columbia, MD 21045. 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).