Licensed Child Care Center
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Celebree of Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
10020 Baltimore National Pike,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 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
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 461-5557
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
45396
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in providing the best care for infants, preschool, and school age children. Known for our exceptional educational programs, talented teams, and community relationships, we pride ourselves on our unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 11 staff members that ended employment between the months of June 2025 through May of 2026 that the center did not inform the office of child care. This was corrected during the inspection by the director submitting a delete form for all staff members. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed on electrical socket missing an outlet cover. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed on child in care with medication that expired March 2026. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed on staffing pattern that had a staff member listed that was no longer an employee . Staffing pattern not updated to reflect the current staff in the room. However the substitute log has been completed this information coincides with the last day of employment for the staff in question. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed on SA Teacher P.P. missing the annual Basic Health and Safety Update | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 aides LM and KR that did not complete the required aide orientation. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 aides LM and KR that did not complete the original Basic Health and Safety | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 12 children in Room C -2's. This classroom is only licensed for a capacity of 11 children. Center moved a child to Room F to come back into compliance at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing baseboards in all of the classrooms. This left drywall that was exposed and would be easy to peel. Center shall make all areas where the baseboard is missing inaccessible to children in care until new baseboard is put up. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint indicated the school-age room did not have running water on Wednesday September 4th. The Center confirmed there was no running water upon opening, but someone came out and fixed the water the same day. LS observed hot and cold running water in the school-age room at time of inspection. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint stated there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms. LS observed toilet paper in the bathrooms, but observed no evidence of soap in the school-age bathrooms. Center added soap at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an Aide in Room D with 10 children. The lead teacher for the classroom was in another classroom. The center swapped the staff during the inspection to bring the classrooms back into compliance with qualified staff and supervision. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Open |
| Findings: The center director did not contact the OCC nor CPS that a teacher had roughly handled a child. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Open |
| Findings: A teacher used one hand to push a child's head toward the cot and the other hand to pat the child's back during naptime. The teacher pulled the child by the arm and put him on his stomach as he tried to get up. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: At naptime, the teacher used one hand to push a child's head down toward the cot and the other hand to pat the child's back as the child tried to get up. The teacher also pulled the child by the arm and put him on his stomach. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Open |
| Findings: A video showed the teacher trying to keep the child on their cot at nap time while the child attempted to get up. The teacher used one hand to push the child's head toward the cot and the other hand to pat the child's back. The video also showed the teacher pulling the child by the arm and putting the child on their stomach as they tried to get up. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member hit two children on the hand with a clipboard and hit a third child in the bathroom. This is not appropriate discipline. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member hit children. This is not appropriate supervision of children. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: According to COMAR 13A.16.02.01.I The operator may not allow an employee, staff member, substitute, or volunteer to: (1) Be assigned to a group of children or have access to a child in care until the individual has successfully passed the child abuse and neglect clearance and a federal or State criminal background check. The OCC had not been informed that AP had been employed, not had her clearances been completed. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member who had not been cleared by the OCC was supervising children. This is not adequate supervision. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed the bathroom faucets in the school age room are flaking and a bathroom faucet in the Pre-K room has a hole in it. Observed chipping paint in the Preschool 2 and Prek-K rooms and Preschool 2 bathroom. The veneer is peeling off the cabinets in the kitchen. Have a plan of correction by 6/9/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed the girls school age bathroom did not have paper towels. Correct immediately, 6/2/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed carpets in several rooms need to be vacuumed, before the classrooms had opened for the day. There was trash on the floor in the Preschool 2 bathroom. Many walls need to be wiped down and repainted. Have a plan of correction by 6/5/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The section of the outdoor fenced area that leads to the play area has tall grass and weeds. Have area mowed by 6/9/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member does not have a completed medical and one staff member's medical indicates the individual is not approved to work in child care. Obtain completed medicals by 7/2/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed 6 two-year-olds in a group of 19 children, with only two staff members. This is not adequate staff for the ages and number of children present. | |||
| 2021-04-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed potentially hazardous food in the school age lunches that were not refrigerated. Corrected during inspection. Staff went through lunch boxes, dated, labeled and then refrigerated the perishable food. | |||
| 2020-11-10 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-12-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center self reported that 2 school-age children were left in the classroom unattended for 3 minutes this morning. The center has terminated the staff responsible. | |||
| 2019-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility lost heat in 3 of their classrooms on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 and children were moved to alternate classrooms until heat was restored and the temperature reached appropriate levels. Specialist observed no evidence of notification being made to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2019-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility lost heat in their infant and toddler classrooms. Between the hours of 6:30 AM and roughly 11:00 AM, the infants and toddler classrooms were combined in Room D. Director indicated their were 6 toddlers and 3 infants once all children arrived and before they returned to their classrooms. The maximum group size with 3 infants present is 6. Director indicated the toddlers were kept on one side of the classroom and infants on another side of the classroom, but a barrier was not placed in-between the two sides. | |||
| 2019-02-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Director indicated infants and toddlers were moved to a three's classroom for the morning hours of Tuesday, February 26, 2019 while heat was being repaired in their classroom. Director indicated age appropriate materials and equipment were brought over for the infants and toddlers, but age and developmentally inappropriate materials were not made inaccessible to the infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2019-02-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed chipping paint and drywall on the walls in Classroom F. Director shall correct all areas of chipping paint and drywall and send a picture. Specialist observed soap in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in Room D. Facility made inaccessible at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-07-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of notification being made regarding the ending of employment for 3 staff members. Facility provided notification, including complete date no longer employed, at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-07-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a self-reported complaint regarding a school-age child being left unattended for a period of time in the classroom while the remainder of the children and staff left for a field trip. | |||
| 2018-07-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a self-reported complaint regarding a school-age child being left unattended for a period of time in the classroom while the remainder of the children and staff left for a field trip. | |||
| 2018-07-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a self-reported complaint regarding a school-age child being left unattended for a period of time in the classroom while the remainder of the children and staff left for a field trip. | |||
| 2018-07-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cleaning sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room D that was accessible to children in care. Facility made cleaning sanitizer inaccessible at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a sink in the Kindergarten Readiness room that is clogged. There are 3 water fountains in the school age room that are dirty in the basin area and above the top of the fountains. One of the water fountains has a mold build up in the basin. Clean and disinfect the water fountains and notify OCC. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a toilet in the Pre School Readiness room with a cover that does not fit properly over the tank. Correct within 7 days and notify OCC. | |||
| 2018-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an empty soap dispenser in the Preschool B classroom. Corrected during inspection. | |||
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