Description: Aya Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 125 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a change of operation that was submitted for review on September 11, 2023, but has not been reviewed and approved. Facility may not make operational changes until a new license has been received. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.11.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the director. The director stated that the parents apply all of the sunscreen products before arrival. Director acknowledged that a record is not being recorded after each application. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children's lunches all being stored in the cubbies. The director stated that the parents are using bento lunch boxes and lunch kits that the manufacturer notes will keep food cold for several hours. LS did not observe any means of gauging this temperature for accuracy. Facility must provide a means to ensure all perishable items are being maintained at 40 degrees F. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required documents in each staff person's file. Facility must maintain a complete record that includes all of the required information at all times. Evidence of corrected files must be submitted immediately. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several rooms with operational changes that have not been approved by the office. LS also observed a newly constructed wall that will need to be inspected by the Fire Inspector. A Change in Child Care Facilities request must be approved before making the requested change. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed lunches being stored in cubbies with cold packs or thermoses. All perishable foods must be refrigerated at or below 40 degrees F. Ice packs do not have a temperature gauge. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children playing on a playground where free range chickens are kept and children were playing with the chickens. Facility must review the Animals in Child Care guidance and make this area off limits to children. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children's lunches being stored in the cubbies. The director stated that the lunches are kept cold with a cold pack or a thermos. Facility must store all perishable items in a refrigerator at 40 degrees F or below. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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