Licensed Child Care Center
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Greater Montessori School
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
9100 Quarterstaff Road,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (443) 620-4666
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
255088
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
Natalia
2019-08-27 15:48:55
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Enrolled my child and very disappointed with the classroom environment and staff and it was not right environment for my son.
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About the Provider
Greater Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 105 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; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cleaning supplies under a bathroom sink. Corrected at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2024-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately. | |||
| 2024-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born after January 15, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider. | |||
| 2024-10-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of criminal background check results for all staff. LS did not observe updated criminal background results for two staff. LS did not observe updated medical reports for 1 staff person. LS was informed that the criminal background check results are maintained by the owner off site. Staff employment records must be maintained at the facility where they may be viewed by the office and those required to do so. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS noted that a ceiling tile was broken in classroom 11. The LS discussed the need for floor tile replacement in classrooms 8 and 10. The facility has a replacement planned for room 10 as of the date of inspection. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Cleaners were stored under the sink in the children's bathroom in room 8 and the cabinet lock was broken. The facility corrected this during the inspection by removing the items and replaced the lock. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Two outlets were uncapped in room 11. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, medication for two children were expired. The facility contacted the parents to notify them of this during the inspection. The facility will send photos of the new medication to the LS when received. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or advised how to obtain the Parent Guide to Regulated Child Care. Facility must submit evidence that each child's parent has been notified or given this information. | |||
| 2021-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a medical assessment by a physician for each child enrolled. Facility must submit evidence that each child has received a medical assessment by a physician unless the parent objects because of bona fide religious beliefs. | |||
| 2021-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the appropriate lead tests for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. | |||
| 2021-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an immunization record for each child enrolled. | |||
| 2021-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe face coverings being worn by the children in the classrooms. Facility is reminded to adhere to the Covid 19 guidance from the Health Department and the OCC and the State and Local mandates. | |||
| 2020-07-31 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-07 | Other | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe annual updates for each child enrolled in care. LS did not observe an individual emergency form for each child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2020-05-07 | Other | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child under the age of twelve months is sleeping on a cot instead of a crib at the parent's request. The operator did not have written documentation as evidence of this agreed upon request. Infants must rest in a crib until 12 months old. | |||
| 2020-05-07 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed bottles of hand sanitizer throughout the center accessible to children. Children should wash their hands using soap and running water. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Other | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a propane grill on the playground without a cover. Center replaced cover at time of inspection. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Other | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an infant asleep with a quilt, pulled up close to the child's face. Teacher removed at time of inspection. Center is reminded soft bedding items, including quilts, may not be used in a crib. | |||
| 2020-03-10 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cleaning supplies and grocery bags in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in care. Center fixed locks or moved items at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a new staff member that started July 25, 2019. Specialist observed no evidence that notification was made regarding the new staff. Facility shall submit notification and new hire paperwork. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 2 aides in Room 2/3, with 4 toddlers. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 4 new staff, but only observed a staff orientation for 1. Facility shall conduct a staff orientation and send a copy. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint that there was not enough staff in the infant classrooms in the afternoons. At time of inspection, Facility has appropriate staff child ratio. At time of inspection, Specialist observed 2 aides in Room 2/, with 4 toddlers. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint that the Director would not be allowed to work more than 8 hours a day, although she was the Director for 2 locations. Owner confirmed the Director worked 7-4 or 8-5 and indicated he was unaware of the regulation. Owner indicated he will be hiring separate Directors for each location moving forward. | |||
| 2019-09-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 4 staff that were not associated with this location in classrooms. Specialist observed only 1 medical. Facility shall obtain medicals and send a copy. | |||
| 2019-06-20 | Conversion | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: A rail is missing from the fence in the far left corner of the playground leaving a gap large enough for a child to fit through. | |||
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