TJ's Childcare - La Plata MD Registered Family Child Care Home

6155 Port Tobacco Road , La Plata MD 20646
(301) 246-4269

About the Provider

Description:

Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. TJ’s Childcare is a family daycare that provides learning, love and fun to all children. My goal is to provide your child/ren with quality care, in a safe, friendly environment, so that you may attend work, or whatever your daily schedule is, without worry.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 252943
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Schools Served: Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School
  • District Office: Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 475-3770 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-01-29 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: There were two children's emergency cards that were not updated. Please ensure that emergency cards are updated as needed, but at least annually. Submit a letter of correction.
2024-01-29 Mandatory Review 13A.15.05.04B(3) Corrected
Findings: Please place a safety door knob cover on the closet in the bathroom. There are chemicals located in this closest which is located in the hall bathroom. Submit a letter of correction.
2024-01-29 Mandatory Review 13A.15.06.02B(3) Corrected
Findings: The provider did not complete the continued training for the 2022-2023 timeframe. The provider thought that she had completed this training. The provider stated she will submit at least 24 hours of continued training by 2/28/2024. She will attempt to submit the continued training for the 2022-2023 timeframe earlier than 02/28/2024 if she is able.
2024-01-29 Mandatory Review 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: The provider's CPR and First aid expired on 06/30/2023. Ensure that the CPR and First Aid training is always completed prior to the certificate expiring. Submit the updated certification(s) within 30 days of this inspection date.
2023-01-24 Full 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: Obtain the lead screening for IR and DC.
2023-01-24 Full 13A.15.05.01E Corrected
Findings: The hot water registered at 130 degrees. Please lower to 120 degrees or lower.
2023-01-24 Full 13A.15.05.04B(3) Corrected
Findings: Ensure that all safety latches are secure and working properly to prevent accessibility to hazardous items. The safety latch under the kitchen sink was not working properly.
2022-01-12 Mandatory Review 13A.15.05.05B Corrected
Findings: At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the provider has changed the outdoor play area that was originally approved. There is now a newly built garage that sits in the previous play area. The play area was moved to the right of the garage. This play area is not properly enclosed to prevent accessibility to Route 6, which is a heavily trafficked road. The provider has agreed to enclose the entire play area for the safety of children. The provider also agreed to submit photographs of the play area to the Licensing Specialist. The provider stated the entire area would be enclosed within 30 days. Submit photographs of the play area or another inspection will take place.
2021-01-29 Full 13A.15.06.02B(1) Corrected
Findings: The provider has not competed the Basic Health and Safety Training. This requirement has been discussed in the past. Complete this training and send the certification to the Licensing Specialist.
2021-01-29 Full 13A.15.06.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: The provider's CPR and First Aid certification expired in September 2020. Renew certifications immediately and send copies to the Licensing Specialist. An approved trainer's list will be sent to the provider.
2020-06-05 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-01-28 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-01-15 Conversion 13A.15.03.02A Corrected
Findings: Please ensure at the time of the child's enrollment that all required documents are received. There were two enrolled children who were missing required documentation. One of the children did not have the Health Inventory Part II nor the immunizations. Another child did not have the Health Inventory Part I, Part II or the immunizations. Please obtain the required documents and maintain in the child's file. Submit a letter of correction to your Licensing Specialist.
2019-01-15 Conversion 13A.15.03.02B Corrected
Findings: There were two children in care who did not have a lead screen located in their file. One of the children recently turned two-years-old.
2019-01-15 Conversion 13A.15.05.01E Corrected
Findings: The hot water was tested by a state issued thermometer and the hot water from the kitchen sink registered at 140 degrees. Immediately reduce the temperature of the hot water to 120 degrees or less. Submit a letter of correction.

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