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Shady Side Elementary School Age Child Care
Shady Side, MD
· Anne Arundel County
4859 Atwell Road,
Shady Side, MD 20764
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
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
161285
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
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About the Provider
School Age Child Care (SACC) programs will provide a safe, supportive environment that promotes social interaction, community interaction and encourages a postive self-image for all participants. The SACC programs act in accordance with the Maryland State Child Care Regulations (COMAR) and the NAA Standards for Quality School-Age Care. Activities will include opportunities for individual and group participation, while providing a balance between self-directed and staff-directed activities. There will be a full component of arts and crafts, sports and games, social skills, self-esteem activities, as well as other enrichment opportunities will also compliment the program. In addition, all outdoor facilities will be utilized to augment the regular program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: Posted staffing patterns are incorrect. Posted from 12/16/25 and 12/11/2 show 30 children at 2:30 in Cafeteria with same three staff that are also listed with 15 children in the Gym at the same time. Current staff were not listed on staffing pattern or 1203. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Director reported an individual that subs in the program but did not know how to spell his first name and didn't know his last name. No file was at the center for this individual. Director reported another staff member that substituted and knew her first name and but not her last name. Posted 1203 was from January 2026. Substitutes listed on programs substitutes list has no file on site and has not been reported to OCC. RD who was on site supervising children had not been reported on 4/8/26, had not been cleared, and had no CBC's on site. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Multiple staff reported by the director using the associated parties that OCC has at inspection showed multiple staff that were reported by the director as no longer being at the center. Mrs. Farley was able to confirm some staff had been reported but not all. RM was reported on 1203 from 4/8/26 to office that she was employed however at inspection it was reported RM by director to have started and ended employment in January 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: At arrival to the center 2 staff were seated on a bench together fair away most of the children playing on the play ground. Only 2 children our of 25 were on black top near staff. It was observed from LS supervisors car for at least 5 minutes where staff sat on bench not looking up to observe or supervise children at any point. Staff were unable to accurately tell the LS supervisor how many children they currently had in care at 2 different times during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Open |
| Findings: RD was at center supervising children, being the only staff at times with children supervising them while they walked to the bathroom and in center. Center had no CBC results on site. OCC had not cleared individual to work in center. Sub log was provided where at least 2 individuals not listed on 1203 or connected to the center subbing and supervising the children. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Open |
| Findings: LS supervisor observed for several minutes 2 staff sitting on a bench far from the majority of the children playing on playground equipment. Staff had no children around them at that time and where not supervising the children. 3 staff member was inside when LS came over and introduced herself to the two staff sitting on the bench. Playground structure is over 7 ft tall in certain places. RD was supervising children and had not been reported to OCC or cleared. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.07A | Open |
| Findings: 2 staff were siting on bench together away from children playing on playground equipment. One staff was inside at start of the inspection. No staff were station anywhere near where children were playing on equipment. | |||
| 2025-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one Emergency form missing the parents signature and date, and two Emergency forms missing the physicians information. | |||
| 2025-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a staff record for six staff listed as Substitutes. Please send their complete staff records over to the LS via email. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed substitute log that showed 3 substitutes that were used at facility this school year that LS was not notified of. Facility shall submit all documentation required to add all substitutes to the Associated Parties list. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed noticeable build up in the fridge that is used to store food. LS also observed noticeable debris on the large blue rug on the floor. Facility shall submit photographic evidence of corrections. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staff files. One Aide did not have Basic Health and Safety certificate in staff file and has been employed more than 90 days. Facility shall submit training certificate. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staff files. One Aide did not complete the Basic health and Safety 2023 annual update as required. Facility shall submit training certificate upon completion. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 34 children being Supervised by Director and 3 Aides. Substitute log did not have a sub listed for the day. Specialist discussed that sub log must be completed prior to or at the beginning of before/after care. Facility shall submit letter of corrections, indicating plan of action. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency and disaster drills have not been logged since November 2022. | |||
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