Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Amber Smith
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
Freeway,
Baltimore, MD 21227
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
157984
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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About the Provider
Amber Smith is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Baltimore MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.03.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider said she still needed time to take care of renovations. Please correct by a plan of action with an estimated completion date. | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed no items on top of the stove but there were still multiple items on the kitchen table, kitchen floor, and on the steps. The steps and the floor upstairs in the hallway were not vacuumed. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.05.03E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have a plan of action regarding the diaper changing procedures yet. The provider to submit a written plan of action regarding changing children's diapers upstairs. | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.05.06C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider has 6 mats for children over 12 month old but she was not able to show this specialist if all can fit in her living room. The provider to send the specialist a photo showing 2 unfolded play pens and 6 unrolled mats in the living room. | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.05.06H | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe infants in the provider's house today. The provider was asked to email a statement regarding letting infants to sleep only in play pens. | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Other | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed no items on top of the stove but there were still multiple items on the kitchen table, kitchen floor, and on the steps. The provider to remove items from the table, kitchen floor, and the steps and to send photos to this specialist. The steps and the floor upstairs in the hallway were not vacuumed. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed exposed drywall in the kitchen (walls and ceiling). This specialist also noticed missing trimming around the kitchen window. The provider said that her husband has been doing the renovations. The Office has not been notified about the ongoing renovations. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and a stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, hairbrush, a plant, and cleaners. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where children should eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room, like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Licensing specialist observed an open furnace room in the kitchen and a missing door between the furnace room and the kitchen. There were some boxes touching the furnace. LS observed a large dog bed and a pillow on the floor between the kitchen and the living room blocking the emergency route. Licensing specialist observed opened litter attractant, hair styling tools, lotions, and other potentially hazardous objects on the stairs leading upstairs. There was no barrier at the very bottom of the steps. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and a stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, hairbrush, a plant, and cleaners. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where children should eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room, like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Licensing specialist observed an open furnace room in the kitchen and a missing door between the furnace room and the kitchen. There were some boxes touching the furnace. LS observed a large dog bed and a pillow on the floor between the kitchen and the living room blocking the emergency route. Licensing specialist observed opened litter attractant, hair styling tools, lotions, and other potentially hazardous objects on the stairs leading upstairs. There was no barrier at the very bottom of the steps. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed a dirty toilet in the bathroom upstairs. There were various items on the bathroom floor, on the steps leading upstairs, and in the upstairs hallway (clothes, shoes, and containers) making it difficult to walk safely upstairs. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01G | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist was not able to confirm if the stove was operatable due to the multiple items laying on top of it. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed kitchen's countertop and stove covered with multiple objects like a hairdryer, jars, dishes, a hairbrush, a plant, and cleaning items. This specialist observed the kitchen table, where the children eat meals, covered with multiple items like shoes, deodorants, a candle, and lint rollers. There were various objects on the floor in both kitchen and the living room like a Kitchen Aid mixer, dog food, bottles, dog toys, cups, a dog bed, and clothes, leaving very little space to walk around. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed no paper towels in the bathroom. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider said she was changing diapers on a diaper changing mat on the living room sofa. The provider also said that she was washing her and children's hands in the kitchen's sink and not in the bathroom upstairs. Please correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing lead test for a 3yo in care. Provider states the child did have the lead test and texted the parent to send her a copy. Provider to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
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