Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Verkia Smith
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
Cassidy Court,
Waldorf, MD 20601
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
260806
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Verkia Smith is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Waldorf MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the conversion inspection there were 3 children missing evidence of having the appropriate lead blood test. For correction please submit documentation of the lead blood test. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the conversion inspection there were two children present who were drop in care with no documentation of receiving a medical evaluation and immunization. For correction please submit documentation of the missing medical evaluation and immunizations. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the conversion inspection there were 4 children missing documentation of receiving a written agreement with the child's parent. For correction please submit a copy of the signed written agreement. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the conversion inspection the provider stopped taking daily attendance. For correction please take daily attendance and send the licensing specialist a copy of the daily attendance. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the conversion inspection there were 4 children missing documentation that the child's parent was given information of the consumer education on child care. For correction please give each child's parent the information on consumer education on child care and submit a copy to the licensing specialist. It is advised that the provider keep a written receipt of receiving the consumer pamphlet. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the conversion inspection the provider did not have a fire/emergency drill log and has not completed any drills. The provider is reminded that fire drills are to be completed monthly and emergency drills done twice a year. For correction please complete one fire drill and one emergency drill and submit documentation to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the conversion inspection two children were missing emergency forms and one child only had the child's name and date of birth on the emergency form. For correction please have the children's parent fully fill in the emergency form and submit copies to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the conversion inspection 1 child was missing a health inventory part 1 and part 2. One child was missing all immunizations and one child was missing an updated immunization record. For correction please submit a copy of each document to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.05.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the conversion inspection the bathroom did not have paper towels or toilet paper within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance. For correction please send a photo of the bathroom with paper towels and toilet paper. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the conversion inspection the provider only had 3 adequate sleep sources. The provider stated that the other sleeps sources broke. For correction please send a photo of adequate sleep sources, until the sleep sources are purchased or repaired this will effect the capacity. The fourth child does have an approved nap source, as reportedly the parent insisted on supplying it. However the home is to have 8 approved preschool nap sources and 2 approved infant nap sources. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not complete the 2025 basic health and safety training. For correction please submit the 2025 basic health and safety. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not complete the 18 hours of approved training. For correction please submit the training certificate to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Conversion | 13A.15.09.01B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the conversion inspection the provider had the tv on with character songs on during the whole inspection. The provider is reminded that children may not be permitted to view more than 30 minutes of age-appropriate passive technology per week. For correction please submit an update screen time policy. | |||
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