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Frederick Country Day
Frederick, MD
· Frederick County
1601 Wheyfield Dr,
Frederick, MD 21701
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 694-7000
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
159925
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
District Office
Region 12 - Frederick County Office
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About the Provider
At Frederick Montessori & Arts School, your child will enjoy all the benefits of a Montessori education while gaining an early appreciation for the creative arts. No other school in Frederick County provides such a rich and exciting experience for young learners!
Our caregivers and teachers use the Montessori method to awaken your child’s natural curiosity and set the foundation for a lifetime love of learning.
Our caregivers and teachers use the Montessori method to awaken your child’s natural curiosity and set the foundation for a lifetime love of learning.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an unlock sink cabinet in room 3 which contained cleaning agents. A staff member locked the cabinet during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has 1 preschool staff member who is missing 3hrs of continued training that was to be completed no later than 02/28/25. The Facility is to ensure that this training is completed and submit evidence to the LS with completed professional development plan and all certificates listed on that plan. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is missing the 3hr Basic Health and Safety training for one aide who was due 09.26.24. The facility does have evidence of this training scheduled for 05.21.24. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility was missing emergency contact information on one emergency card. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is missing 1.5 hrs of continued training for 1 aide qualified staff member. The facility is to have the staff member complete the missing training and submit evidence to the LS. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has 1 staff members who has not completed the required 3hr aide orientation training per regulations. The facility is to have this staff members complete this required training and submit evidence to the LS. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility had record of completing 1 disaster drill for 2023. The facility was reminded that disaster drills should be conducted at least 2 times per year. The facility is to submit a plan as to how they will ensure that 2 disaster drills are conducted each year. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has a nebulizer machine with vials of medication. The facility does not have completed forms nor the prescription box for the vials of medication. The facility stated the mom comes to administer the medication. However, there are no written records of this. The facility is requested to send this medication/machine home until proper documentation is obtained. The facility is to submit a letter of understanding that all medication must be in the original container, with prescription label if needed along with proper complete forms for all medication. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility failed to notify child protective services immediately when this incident occurred. The LS had to request the facility notify the other agency. The facility is to submit a action plan as to how they will ensure this does not happen again. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility failed to ensure each child is safe and secure at all times when they left a child on the playground. The facility is to submit a action plan as to how they will ensure this does not happen again. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility failed to ensure each child received adequate supervision at all times when they left a child on the playground. The facility is to submit a action plan as to how they will ensure this does not happen again. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that when a group of child are engaged in a playground activity the staff members assigned to that group must station themselves among the children so that immediate intervention can occur. The facility failed to ensure this was happening when a child was left on the playground unattended. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing the source of health care on several emergency cards. Facility to review all emergency cards and obtain any missing information. Once completed the facility will submit a letter to the LS indicating all missing information has been obtained. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing the doctor portion of the health assessment for at least 1 child. Facility to obtain and submit a letter to the LS indicating this has been obtained. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing lead screening for several children enrolled in care. Facility shall obtain this missing information from the parents/doctors. Once obtained the facility will notify the LS that these have been obtained. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has 2 lead preschool teachers who did not complete their 2020-2021 continued training A.B needs to complete an additional 4.5 hrs of training as well as N.J needs to completed an addition 9hr of training no later than 06/30/2022. Facility also has 1 lead preschool teacher who has not completed the required COVID 19 training within 90days of hire. M.B needs to complete this training no later than 06/30/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has 1 aide (A.C) who has not completed the required health and safety training and 1 aide (S.K) who has not completed the COVID 19 training as required by the OCC. Facility to ensure these courses are completed no later than 06/30/2022 | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing Fragrance Free Liquid soap from the first aid kit. Facility to obtain and submit a photo to the LS. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has 2 medication administration forms that have expired. Facility to obtain updated forms immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has 2 epi pens that have expired. Facility to obtain new epi pens from the parents immediately. | |||
| 2021-11-10 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-06-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern posted in room 2 was from February 2020 and does not reflect current staffing in the room. Director will hang current staffing pattern in the classroom and will let LS know when this is done. | |||
| 2021-06-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Infant rooms A and B had been divided by shelving and is on the license as two separate rooms. At the time of the inspection, the shelving was gone and the room was being used as one large room. The shelving divider will be put back so that the room reflects what the license says. A photo will be sent to LS to show this has been done. | |||
| 2021-06-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: In room 2, there were cleaning supplies on the counter next to a child on his cot. This was put away when LS mentioned it, but the teacher needs to be reminded not to leave cleaning supplies within reach of children. | |||
| 2020-11-19 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-06-03 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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