East Columbia Preschool - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

6800 Cradlerock Way , Columbia MD 21046
(410) 290-9166
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: It is our belief that the teacher and the parents are responsible for the total education program of East Columbia Preschool. The ideals of their cooperative preschool education will be accomplished through a three-way sharing unit of the teacher, the parent, and the child. The school's program is based upon a desire to promote individual acceptance of each child by helping to develop the child's capacities at his/her own rate of progress. In a loving and supportive atmosphere, the school will provide a balanced program consisting of a variety of activities, which will promote a feeling of self-worth, responsibility, and independence.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 56054
  • Capacity: 32
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Cradlerock School (K-8)
  • 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
2023-04-26 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-04-20 Full 13A.16.10.04F Corrected
Findings: LS observed one uncapped electrical socket near the music cart that is at a level accessible to children. Facility corrected immediately during inspection by placing a socket cover in the open socket.
2021-06-22 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-03-13 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed dish soap, which states to keep out of the reach of children, in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the classroom. Facility locked cabinet at time of inspection.
2018-05-15 Full 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of staffing patterns on a form supplied or approved by the office being posted. Facility posted at time of inspection.
2018-05-15 Full 13A.16.05.07A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of hot water in the bathroom sink, located to the left of the classroom when entering the room. Director shall ensure there is hot water available, not exceeding 120 degrees F, and send a letter of correction.
2018-05-15 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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Reviews

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Disappointed 2018-03-02 23:33:10
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If you are friends with staff then all is golden. But if not, you will get warnning letters. Also, if you are friends with staff you can bring younger children on field trips - otherwise - Nope. Some of the staff is great but others are just not fair. So kiss up to those in charge and all will be good.

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