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Diane Cephas

Upper Marlboro, MD · Prince George's County
Melwood Chapel Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Quick Facts

Capacity
7 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Rate Range
$30-$200
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

Contact Information

📞 (240) 481-7345
Melwood Chapel Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
159929
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County

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About the Provider

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Ivy League Academy Childcare is located near Suitland Pkwy, 495, Old Marlboro Pike, Brown Station Road, Woodyard Road, Route 301 & Pennsylvania Ave.  We are structured and have age appropriate educational and learning curriculum.  Ivy League promotes early learning through play and fun, which supports early educational and social development and growth. 

Our Program: ABEKA, The Learning Box, ABCmouse, social, emotional and physical development, religion, literacy and communication, math, creative arts, science and technology and social science. 

Key services: meals, before and after care, full-time, part-time, drop-in, weekly, evening care,sibling discount, referral bonus, tutorong, monthing discounts, UNIFORMED child care environment. Summer Enrichment Program: Meals, summer tutoring, weekly library, educationally fun field trips: movies, amusement parks, musems, water parks and more.

 

 

 

 

Additional Information:

All children must complete all required forms before starting. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-07-08 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-05-26 Full 13A.15.03.05E Corrected
Findings: A medical evaluation for a new two year old resident has been pending since the monitoring inspection on 03/23/2026. LS also requested a medical evaluation over email. Within 15 working days after notifying the licensing agency of a new resident, the provider shall submit a medical report on the resident, on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency that is based on a medical evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
2026-05-26 Full 13A.15.03.04A(1) Open
Findings: LS observed two children needing emergency forms. Emergency information for each child shall be maintained on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency.
2026-05-26 Full 13A.15.03.04C Open
Findings: LS observed four children needing a Health Assessment part 1 and 2. LS observed three children needing immunization records. LS observed three children needing a lead screening. LS observed one child needing an individual needs assessment. LS observed three children needing a parent agreement.
2026-05-26 Full 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a current first aid/CPR. The provider shall maintain current certification in approved basic first aid and CPR at all times.
2026-04-13 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-03-23 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2026-02-25 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-12-18 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-11-06 Monitoring 13A.15.03.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection and observed a resident present in the home that the OCC was not made aware of.
2025-11-06 Monitoring 13A.15.06.03D(3) Corrected
Findings: LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual stating they were the substitute, however, Provider has not submitted a Medical Report or Release of Information for the individual to be approved by the OCC.
2025-11-06 Monitoring 13A.15.06.03D(4) Corrected
Findings: During a Monitoring Inspection today, LS observed an individual supervising children that has not submitted background clearances for approval by the OCC.
2025-11-06 Monitoring 13A.15.08.01A Corrected
Findings: LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual that has not been approved by the OCC to supervise children present with children alone.
2023-06-27 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observed during Mandatory Inspection one child with a blank Emergency Card, and three children has no Emergency Card on file. One child Emergency Form was corrected on site.
2023-06-27 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.05E Corrected
Findings: LS observed during this Mandatory Inspection an unapproved substitute that office was not notified about.

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