Bet Yeladim Preschool - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

8910 Route 108 , Columbia MD 21045
(410) 997-7378

About the Provider

Description: Bet Yeladim programs provide the opportunities for children to expand their curiosity and discover new challenges. Our curriculum encourages children to be actively involved in the learning process which balances child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities, as well as active-quiet and indoor-outdoor activities. Each classroom is designed with learning centers allowing children to choose from and participate in many different activities, such as building, drawing, and dramatic play.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 155282
  • Capacity: 181
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-06-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: LS was told during the inspection that 3 staff were no longer on staff - corrected during inspection today
2022-06-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.08B Corrected
Findings: LS observed two children's toilets out of service. Please send photos of the toilets when they are in working order.
2022-06-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.09.04F Corrected
Findings: LS observed blankets in cribs in room C.
2022-06-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe an emergency escape diagram in the multi-purpose room. Please send a photo of the diagram when it is posted.
2022-05-18 Complaint 13A.16.07.04A Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with staff Marcia Cissell and she stated the policy is that parents are not allowed in the building - the Infants and 2's and Room M enter through the front door - the rest of the children enter through the back door - staff escort the children when they arrive and bring the children to the classroom - LS spoke to the Director who stated parents have been informed of the center's policy regarding these procedures - the center had given the option of masks optional and then back to mandating masks for the children while in attendance because of thee rising number of cases recently - the Director stated she has always done what she believes is safest for the children -
2021-11-02 Complaint 13A.16.05.12C Corrected
Findings: LS observed children using a play space that has not been approved by OCC. The center may not use the space until OCC has reviewed the space and a plan to address the lack of a physical barrier.
2021-11-02 Complaint 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director and observed a class of children in the space next to the building during the inspection. LS did not observe a physical barrier, a fence, in place during the inspection. LS did observe staff positioned in a way to help keep the children in the space safe.
2021-11-02 Complaint 13A.16.08.07B Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director - The Director stated that the child who had the wet shoes should not have gone outside in the rain on Friday October 29, 2021. The Director forwarded an email from the teacher in which the teacher apologized for the child having soaking wet shoes and socks because of the decision to bring the group onto the playground in the rain on Friday, October 29, 2021. LS took pictures of piles of boots and as of Monday, November 1, 2021 all the children, only the 3 and 4 year old's, have boots.
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed 11 emergency cards that need an annual update - list given to Director and initials are EZ, RH, LL, LC, OG, HK, BK, CL, BP, LS, IS - update emergency cards and notify OCC
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS was not notified that staff member Julia Schleupner was an active staff member - LS received notarized Release form during the inspection - staff may not be in the center until OCC has cleared her
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: LS was not notified until today that staff members Debra Halper and Debbie Haile are not part of the staff at the center - corrected today
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed in Room F, a two year old room, a cabinet board unattached in front of the low sink in the room - repair and send a picture to OCC
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Open
Findings: LS noted the following staff are in need of a new because the medical on file is over 5 years old - Crystal Brown, Marcia Cissell, Marla Cutler, Siobhan D'Andrade, Stephanie Downs, Jodi Fishman, Carol Jackson, Yonetta Johnson, Amil Mann, Deborah Manneville, Marcellia Potler, Susan Stein - send a new medical for all staff listed to OCC
2021-06-30 Full 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe COVID training for staff Morgan Potler, Julia Schleupner and Rachel Wales
2020-08-27 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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