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Children's Magnet Montessori School and Day Care
Owings Mills, MD
· Baltimore County
4506 Painters Mill Rd,
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Quick Facts
Capacity
95 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
255144
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
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About the Provider
Children's Magnet Montessori School and Day Care is a Licensed Child Care Center in Owings Mills MD, with a maximum capacity of 95 children. This child care center's listing gives an 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; please confirm current ages with the provider. 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
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not notify the office of the addition of new employee. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three teachers missing the required basic health and safety course. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three teachers missing the required 12 clock hours of continued training. LS also observed one teacher missing the basic health and safety annual update training. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed four aide staff missing the basic health and safety training. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed four aide staff missing the required 6 clock hours of continued training. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three aide staff missing the basic heath and safety update training. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed six aide staff missing the required aide orientation. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe enough rest equipment for the center's approved capacity. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe milk in the center available for children in care. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed infant foods and bottles not dated in one classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the teacher dated the food and bottles. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one enrolled child missing all required health documents. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three children missing the physician information on the emergency card. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one child missing a health assessment provided by the child's parent. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one child missing a health assessment provided by the child's parent that includes a examination completed by the child's physician. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the SPs posted need to be updated as they still have staff listed that are currently no longer with the program. Program is to update and post current patterns as required. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sub in the Explorers classroom but the program did not have a sub log. LS suggested posting the log outside of each classroom as a visual reminder for staff who are subbing to complete upon entering a classroom. Program is to keep a sub log as required. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that 2 staff are no longer with the program and OCC was not made aware within 5 days as required. Program is reminded to send notification within 5 days moving forward as required. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the hot water temperature at the staff bathroom sink and at the sinks in the Shining Stars & Pioneers bathroom to be at 127. The sinks in the front part of the building (incl. the kitchen) did not have water exceeding 120. Program is to ensure hot water temp at all sinks do not exceed 120 as required. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the bathroom used for the Shining Stars & Pioneers to be missing the toilet tissue holder for toilet number 2. The program states it was supposed to be repaired. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the telephone in the I/T room Adventurers to be taped up and not operable. The program states they used walkie talkies to communicate. LS explained that they are also required to have an operable telephone (with emergency numbers posted- also missing) in the rooms used for children under 2yo. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a swing set with missing swings. The program states that the tire swing broke awhile ago and was supposed to be repaired by now. Program is to repair and send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the I/T Adventurers room without a qualified I/T teacher. The current teacher in the room only qualifies for preschool as she is missing the 45 hr I/T child development. LS discussed this with the program at last years inspection and emailed the program back in June 2023 to remind them that the staff member was only preschool teacher qualified. Program is able to submit a variance and proof of enrollment in the correct course for review and possible approval by OCC. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the AM hours on the posted schedules. The posted schedules begin at 9 and end at 6. Program is to update and post schedule starting at 7am since that is when it opens. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe any posted written activity plans for the I/T currently enrolled. Program is to post the plans as required in the I/T room and send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a ripped crib mattress in the I/T room rendering it no longer moisture proof. Program is reminded that mattresses are to be replaced as they can not be repaired. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing emergency numbers at telephones throughout the program. Program is to ensure to post as required near each phone the items that meet this requirement. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed bottle warmers within reach on top of the mini fridge in the I/T room. LS inquired about whether or not the warmers used to sit on top of a microwave to be higher up and was told there was not a microwave in the room because they do not heat up food (parents send it in a thermos). LS explained that the bottle warmers are down too low making them a hazard. LS suggested installing a shelf for the warmers to sit on or adding a microwave to the room (since food that needs to be warmed will need to be heated), on top of the fridge for the warmers to sit since they will be higher up. The program is to move them out of reach/inaccessible to children and send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed uncapped outlets at the front door and in the hallway near the water cooler. Program is to cap or plug outlets and send proof of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-12-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The only director at the program is Kathleen Carroll. Kathleen Carroll is not director qualified and is only the admin/support person at the program. Jennifer Harkleroad is listed as the director but per the staff Ms Jenni (Jennifer) has not been here in months because she is the director at the Columbia location. Some staff who have worked here for some time were not aware of who Jennifer Harkleroad/Ms. Jenni was. The staff are only aware of Jennifer F. who is a current staff member in the program. Program is to have a qualified director associated with the program who also is on site at least 1/2 of the operating hours. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP in regards to who will be the director and when the director will be on site. | |||
| 2021-12-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.16.06B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The only director at the program is Kathleen Carroll. Kathleen Carroll is not director qualified and is only the admin/support person at the program. Jennifer Harkleroad is listed as the director but per the staff Ms Jenni (Jennifer) has not been here in months because she is the director at the Columbia location. Some staff who have worked here for some time were not aware of who Jennifer Harkleroad/Ms. Jenni was. The staff are only aware of Jennifer F. who is a current staff member in the program. Program is to have a qualified director associated with the program who also is on site at least 1/2 of the operating hours. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP in regards to who will be the director and when the director will be on site. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed out of date staffing patterns posted. Program is to update SPs, post and send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed some new staff at the program and the program did not send written notification to OCC within 5 working days as required. Program provided necessary documentation to add staff A. Guerriero and T. Blake during inspection. Program is to ensure to provide required notification to OCC within given timeframe and to receive clearance prior to allow new staff into the program. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that some staff are no longer with the program and the program did not send written notification to OCC within 5 working days as required. Program provided necessary documentation to remove 2 former staff members A. Alum and R. Walker during inspection. Program is to ensure to provide required notification to OCC within given timeframe. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed program using room 6 (Pio) for child care and room 7 for napping but neither of these rooms were approved and added to the license prior to use. The program submitted half of the required documentation back in 3/2021 and not the rest but still opened the rooms. Program is to submit all of the required paperwork to OCC ASAP so that rooms can be added to the license. Program submitted the Changes form but still needs to submit the updated staffing patterns as well. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.06 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the Adventurers room (I/T) with a floor level temp of 62. The program states that the heating general "sleeps" around nap time each day. Program corrected on site by adjusted thermostat and opened up the adjourning classroom door to allow the heat to flow through. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07B | Corrected |
| Findings: Program currently only has one water cooler on site and that was empty upon the LS arrival to the program. Program added a new water jug to the cooler during the inspection. Program has a current capacity of 70 and needs to have at least 2 water sources. The water fountains in the rooms are not currently operating. The program is has already increased it's capacity to 90 (without approval-approval pending) so 3 water sources will be required. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 1 staff member S. Moseley in the 'nap room' with 26 children including 6 2yos. Program thought that if all the children were asleep, this would be OK. LS explained that at no time can the max group size be exceeded. Program states that 2yos will now nap in the Pathfinders/2yo room moving forward. Program corrected on site. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing posted emergency numbers at telephones in the program. Program corrected on site by posting the numbers at each phone as required. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the door to the kitchen (which has po haz items under the sink w/o a latch) open and the gate for the bottom of the steps leading to upstairs (which is off limits) was not in place. Program corrected on site by closing the kitchen door and placing the gate at the bottom of the stairs. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed missing hand washing signs posted at the bathrooms for Rm 6 (Pio). Program corrected on site by posting in the bathroom. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed lunches with potentially hazardous foods not in the refrigerator. Program states that parents send ice/cold packs in lunches. LS explained that cold packs are not sufficient and do not ensure that pohaz foods maintain a temperature of at or below 40 degrees as required. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP. | |||
| 2020-12-15 | Conversion | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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