Licensed Child Care Center
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Good Shepherd Education Center
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
305 East Smallwood Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Quick Facts
Capacity
110 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
32698
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Our philosophy is to meet the educational and childcare needs of the community by providing a safe and nurturing Christian environment. We create a “home away from home,” where age appropriate opportunities are offered for each child to grow spiritually, intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and socially.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there were two children enrolled whose emergency forms were missing the doctor's telephone number. Please obtain the information from the parent and submit evidence once the emergency form has been completed. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there was one child missing evidence of the second MMR and second Varicella shot and another child was missing evidence of 2 Hep. B shots. Please obtain the documentation from the parents and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, 3 children had medication on file, however, the parent did not sign the medication authorization form. Please have the parent complete the medication authorization form and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: 5 staff members have left employment and the OCC did not receive written notification of this from the operator. This was documented on the discrepancy and staff change form during the inspection. In the future, please provide written notification to the OCC about the ending of employment of an employee or staff member within 5 days of its occurrence. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time the inspection, the specialist noted that some of the sinks in the shared bathroom used by classrooms 21/22, 25/26, and 27/28 were either not operating or had no running hot water. The center will need to have the sinks and hot water repaired and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. Please see additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.05.08G(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time the inspection, the specialist noted that the fans in the shared bathrooms used by classrooms 21/22, 25/26, and 27/28 were not operating. The center will need to have the fans repaired and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member needed evidence of having a medical evaluation completed. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the document has been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence that 1 teacher completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training is completed and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet. The center is reminded that the training cycle is based on the staff's hire date, please ensure that all qualified teachers complete 12 hours of continued training within their training cycle and submit copies to the Licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two aides have been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the approved Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure all aides complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence that 1 aide completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. It was also noted that another aide did not complete the 2024 Basich Health and Safety training within the required time frame. Please ensure that the 2023 and 2024 Basic Health and Safety training is completed and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. Please see the additional comments sheet. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that the emergency disaster plan was last updated 1/2024. This must be updated annually. Please review the emergency disaster plan, update it, and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Closed |
| Findings: 2 staff who have been employed since 9/23 and 5/23 respectively have not submitted an employment medical. Center needs to have these staff get a completed medical immediately and submit a copy to specialist. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: One preschool teacher had 12 hours of continued training due by 11/30/23. She completed it in 1/2024. Center is reminded that her training it due by 11/30 each year. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not have evidence of two staff having completed the initial basic health and safety training. The staff have been employed since 2/23 and 5/23. These staff need to complete this training immediately and a copy of the certificates sent to specialist. | |||
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