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Alphabets Montessori School
Elkridge, MD
· Howard County
Meadow Ridge Center Drive,
Elkridge, MD 21029
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (443) 755-0100
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
255927
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Alphabets Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Center in Elkridge MD, with a maximum capacity of 73 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample of files reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Provider must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a health assessment provided by the child's parent for each child. Provider must immediately submit evidence of health assessments. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a health assessment provided by a physician for each child. Provider must submit evidence of health assessments or an appointment to obtain a medical evaluation from a healthcare provider. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child. Provider must immediately submit a lead test or an appointment to obtain one from a healthcare provider. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.13C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed seven fill and drain molded plastic and inflatable pools being used in the parking lot area and on the sidewalk in front of the center by children in Room 5 and Room 1. Director was instructed to have all of the children taken out of the water and to empty and remove all pools. All pools were emptied and deflated. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe written activity plans that have been reevaluated at least every 3 months. Provider must reevaluate each plan and update accordingly. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that the administration of medication and topical applications are being recorded. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Albuterol that is expired and still being maintained. Provider must immediately return the expired medication to the child's parent. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample of files reviewed, LS did not observe a written agreement in each child's file. Facility must ensure that a copy of each child's written agreement is being maintained in each child's file. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing in each child's file. Facility must immediately provide evidence of lead testing or evidence of an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information in each individual's files. Missing: medical evaluations, staff orientations, NCJ Privacy Rights form; Personal Qualifications Evaluation; Photo ID or passport for verification of age; and evidence of training, including initial and yearly basic health and safety training. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility does not have an approved director. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility does not currently have a director. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the following items in the first aid kit: clear, fragrance-free liquid soap; flashlight; triangular bandage; safety pins; tweezers; cold pack; and whistle. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Other | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 had two cribs with loose fitting sheets. Program corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Other | 13A.16.10.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: A 6 month old infant was swaddle laying face down in the crib. At time of inspection, the infant's hands were released to allow for movement. LS observed the infant rolling over in crib. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Fifteen children did not have the health inventory on site. Thirteen children did not have lead screenings A child was missing immunizations. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of forms to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 11 emergency cards were missing information. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected emergency cards. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 6 and Rom 5 had water damaged tiles in the classroom. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Five staff members did not have staff orientation at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit copies of staff orientation. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two teachers did not training for the previous year. Please submit a correction plan within 5 days. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Three aides did not have Basic Health and Safety training wthin 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 had a regular size crib sheet on a small mattress. In another crib the mattress was curled up and was not a snug fitting mattress. Room 2 the mattress was not a snug fitting mattress. Director corrected immediately at time of inspection. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 3 had and Room 7 single service times were not protected from contamination. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room1, Room 6, and Room 5 did not have thermometers in refrigerator. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: An infant in Room 3 had a bottle in refrigerator without a label. Teacher corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2021-09-03 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed incorrect staffing patterns in the classrooms. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a broken gate on the playground that must be repaired. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed soft blankets in the cribs. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed open food in children snack area. | |||
| 2021-05-11 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns are required to be posted in Room #7. | |||
| 2021-05-11 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a cracked toilet in need of repair. LS observed hanging wires that need to be secured at a level that does not pose a danger to children.. | |||
| 2021-05-11 | Other | 13A.16.09.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Room #7 must be fully set up with sufficient quantity of materials, equipment and furnishings prior to use. | |||
| 2021-02-11 | Other | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The crib sheets are not tight fitting. Correct today, 2/11/2021. | |||
| 2021-02-11 | Other | 13A.16.09.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: Children's bedding is all stored together in a laundry basket. Bedding needs to be stored in a manner where it does not touch the bedding of other children. Correct today, 2/11/2021 | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has not submitted a current and complete personnel list. Correct by 8/14/20. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns are not posted. Correct by 8/10/20. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not notify the OCC within 5 days of employees leaving employment. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: In the infant room one sink was being used for both hand washing and bottle prep. The diapering sink can only be used for hand washing. Correct today, 8/7/20. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.08A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility does not have qualified staff to cover the Infant and Toddler rooms during lunch breaks. Correct by 8/14/20. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed children's lunches that have perishable food that is not being refrigerated. Children's lunches need to be checked every day for perishable food and refrigerated. Correct today, 8/7/20. | |||
| 2020-08-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The refrigerators do not have thermometers. Correct by 8/10/20. | |||
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