The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Yinka Oshin-Akindolie is a home daycare in Upper Marlboro, 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 5 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
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 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
“Paint was observed peeling and flaking on the wall in the daycare area and throughout the daycare. The Provider must correct this immediately. The correction will observed during the follow up visit.”
13A.15.05.05A
“The outdoor area has broken toys, a piece of wood was found on the ground with visible nails sticking out, the fence is falling over and has a gap between the neighbors yard.. The wooden play structure need to be repainted and the yellow handles for the stair is loose and needs to be secured. The see-saw needs to be removed and replaced.”
13A.15.03.02B
“One child enrollment file is missing the lead test screening.”
13A.15.03.02A
“One child's file is missing the immunization MMR documentations.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed 5 children without updated Emergency Forms. Per the regulations Emergency Forms must be updated at least annually.”
13A.15.05.03E(2)
“During Inspection Licensing Specialist observed Provider completing diaper change without following procedures. Provider stated that she used hand sanitizer, warmed child's bottle and washed her hands. Specialist did not witness this.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 2 children that did not have annually updated Emergency Forms.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed 2 children without Emergency Forms on file.”
13A.15.03.02D(2)
“During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without lead testing records on file. Per regulation lead testing must be obtained at 12 months and 24 months old.”
13A.15.03.02A
“While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 2 children without Part 1 of the Health Assessment not completed and 2 children without Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment on file. Per regulations Health Assessments shall be obtained for enrollment.”
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FAQ
Yes. Yinka Oshin-Akindolie 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 September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 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.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.