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First Start Child Care and Learning Center

Elkridge, MD · Howard County
6501 Huntshire Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 379-8200
6501 Huntshire Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
251702
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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About the Provider

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At First Start Childcare and Learning Center, we provide a safe 

and caring atmosphere that helps in the early developmental 

stages of your child. The center is designed to promote and cater 

to your child's learning and creative skills. 

Additional Information:

At First Start Childcare and Learning Center, we provide a safe 

and caring atmosphere that helps in the early developmental 

stages of your child. The center is designed to promote and cater 

to your child's learning and creative skills. The decision to leave 

your child in the care of others is perhaps among the most 

stressful decisions a family makes.  Rest assured, we understand 

your concerns and have structured our center to make the 

transition from home care to school care as smooth as possible.

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
2026-01-21 Full 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: LS observed several children's written activity plans that had not been updated. The provider has sent a email to each infant/toddler parent requesting that they come in and update the activity plan for their child. LS also advised that the teacher should go over the activity plan with each parent.
2025-01-29 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed several children in care missing enrollment dates and hours of expected attendance, missing name, address and telephone number of child's physician, and individual who is authorized to pick the child up each day.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS was not notified of two new staff members and no paperwork was given to the office of child care. During the inspection the owner did provide ROI for one staff.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.03.06B Corrected
Findings: Owner did not notify within 15 working days of new staff or provide documentation to the office of child care
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed one toilet seat that was not properly aligned with the toilet. LS observed chipping paint in several classrooms, pealing window tint on one door in a classroom, hanging blinds cords in one classroom.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.07A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one bathroom that did not have running hot water.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 refrigerators that were dirty.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS observed potentially harmful items (one two by four and inappropriately stacked toys and trash) behind the shed in the outside play area.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: LS observed several infant/toddler activity plans that were not reevaluated at least every 3 months.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed two (2) mattresses in one (1) crib. The director removed the extra mattress during the inspection.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.04E(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed three (3) cribs that were end to side and touching.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.09.06A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one storage container that needed a safety lock on it. One storage container with a broken shelf.
2024-01-26 Full 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe emergency escape route floor plan in each area and room in the center.

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