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Gan Israel Preschool
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
770 Howes Lane,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 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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Contact Information
📞 (410) 740-2424
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
156507
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Gan Israel Preschool is committed to providing a superb experience to young children in the Jewish community in Howard County, and to working with their families to facilitate the social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, and spiritual development of each child. Gan Israel Preschool strives to enable each child to thrive as an individual, and be infused with Jewish values and traditions.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 emergency cards did not contain the physician information on the emergency card. One emergency card was not signed or dated. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children did not have evidence of the Heath Inventory available for review. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 children are missing evidence of blood lead test results. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children are missing evidence of immunizations. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 classrooms had outdated staffing patterns posted. Corrected during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: 4 staff did not have evidence of fingerprinting on file during this inspection. One staff member has fingerprints over 5 years. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 staff members did not have an OCC medical form on file. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member had a medical over 5 years. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher did not have the original BH & S training completed within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to this inspection LS observed infant room 1A/1B. This is a large room sectioned into two rooms. On Infant 1A side there was the lead infant staff member with 3 children and on Infant B side there was an aide with 3 children. The staff and children from Infant A rejoined the staff member and children in Infant B. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to this inspection LS observed infant room 1A/1B. This is a large room sectioned into two rooms. On Infant 1A side there was the lead infant staff member with 3 children and on Infant B side there was an aide with 3 children. The staff and children from Infant A rejoined the staff member and children in Infant B. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: 9 infants and toddlers did not have an infant toddler activity plan or a current infant toddler activity plan available for review. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the toilet in the boys bathroom missing a cover for the tank - replace and send a picture for correction | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed chicken wire detached on a window in the playhouse - attach and send a picture of the correction | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 1 staff needing an updated medical - send copy to OCC | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an updated EP Plan - send a copy to OCC | |||
| 2021-04-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with Chaya Baron Sufrin that the following staff must submit current notarized Release forms to OCC - Rachel Baron, Fradia Baron Fogelman, Chaya Barn Sufrin, Alexandra Cassort and Maria Cassort. Submit original notarized Release forms to OCC for clearance - | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Submit new original notarized release forms for all current staff who are currently working with the children or are identified as staff who may work with the children as a substitute or staff taking a leave of absence because of the COVID - | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to OCC | |||
| 2020-06-08 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Less than 12 hours of approved training reviewed for one teacher. Submit written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-03-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed cracked plastic on materials and equipment. Remove items from playground. | |||
| 2019-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Less than six hours of training reviewed for one Aide. Submit written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-03-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Observe one child resting in a crib with a pillow. Submit written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two infant files which did not have all the paperwork to admit for care. One infant was missing emergency card, health inventory part 1 and 2; one child was missing health inventory part 2. Admission paperwork is required for all children even if the parents are staff at the center. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed area on the walls in the center (including hallways, classrooms and bathrooms) to have holes, areas that were patched and not painted afterwards, areas with peeling/flaking paint and walls in the center which painting began but did not finishing the entire walls. There is a knob missing on the cabinet door in the two year old room. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.05.07C | Corrected |
| Findings: Center does not have water source solely for drinking. Center had a dispense in the past; however, it not currently in use. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.05.08G(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the fans in the bathrooms were not functioning. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one teacher who did not have the required training hours. | |||
| 2018-04-20 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Training was not documents on professional development plans. | |||
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