Licensed Child Care Center
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Prep and Play Preschool and DCC
Hollywood, MD
· Saint Marys County
24442 Mervel Dean Road,
Hollywood, MD 20636
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
154451
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Prep & Play Child Care provides a safe and fun learning environment for children between the ages of 2 and 5. We are a high-quality childcare facility that provides excellent care to the young children under our supervision, and our full educational programs are renowned citywide for preparing children for their entrance into the municipal education system. Prep & Play Child Care is a name you can trust with the care and development of your children. Call us today for more information.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 6 staff whose files do not have the center's copy of the criminal background check results. Please ensure that all staff files have evidence that the center has received the criminal background check results for each staff person. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a plastic piece on one of the plastic climbing structures on the infant toddler play area that has broken and has a sharp piece accessible to the children. It appears that this has been repaired before with thick duct tape, which seems to work well. Please ensure that this broken piece is either repaired or replaced. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two staff who were due for updated medical evaluations in 2025. Please have these two staff obtain a completed medical evaluation and send a copy to the OCC. | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a small hole in the tile in the floor of the lunch room that needs to be repaired. There is some tile under the sink in the bathroom adjacent to the lunch room that needs to be repaired. Please repair these areas and inform the LS when this is completed. | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There are several staff who do not have a center orientation checklist in their staff file. The director is advised to ensure that she reviews the center orientation checklist with each staff and that she keeps a signed copy in their staff files. | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide who was hired in July that has not taken the 3 clock hour Basic Health and Safety training. Please have this aide complete this training as soon as possible and send a copy of the completion certificate to the LS. | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two aides who have not completed the 3 clock hour aide orientation. Please have both aides complete this training as soon as possible and send copies of the completion certificates to the LS. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns posted are not updated to the current staff in the rooms. Please post the most current staffing patterns at the center and forward copies to the Licensing Specialist for correction. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one teacher qualified staff person who has been employed for more than 90 days but there was no evidence of the approved Basic Health and Safety training being completed. For corrections please ensure that they complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are five aides who 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 that all aides complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for corrections. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are four aides who have been employed for over 6 months but there was no evidence of the aide orientation being completed. For corrections please have the staff members complete the aide orientation as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The water in the Little School House is not getting warm. The director believes a block was put on it because it was getting too hot. The director was advised that the water needs to be hot, not exceed 120 degrees. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center's on call person needs to complete an updated medical evaluation, as it was last completed in 2015. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide who did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Please ensure that the aide completes this as soon as possible. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide who did not complete the 3 hour aide orientation within 6 months of hire. Please ensure that the aide completes this as soon as possible. | |||
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