Joy in Learning Preschool - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

8991 Lambskin Lane , Columbia MD 21045
(410) 740-2999

About the Provider

Description: At Joy in Learning, we believe that our centers will serve as a basic support for the family. Our role is to enhance and expand the parent’s relationship with the child through a program rich in tolerance, encouragement and acceptance.

The objectives of the Joy In Learning Child Care Centers are to:
Demonstrate, through example, opportunity and informal conversation, the Joy inherent In all Learning.
Provide an atmosphere of respect and caring for young children and each other. The ultimate goal is to enhance the child’s self esteem while facilitating his or her potential for optimal personal development.
Schedule a balanced day of activity, rest, nourishment, and creative involvement.
Supply materials and equipment conducive to learning about self, family, community, environment, math and science, music and art, literature, and architecture

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 81220
  • Capacity: 97
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Phelps Luck Elementary
  • 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
2020-11-18 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: Liquid, fragrance-free soap is needed in the first aid kit.
2019-10-11 Complaint 13A.16.12.01A(2) Corrected
Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint that milk has not been served with lunch in the last 2 weeks. Specialist observed milk being served with lunch in 1 of the 3 classrooms eating lunch. Facility did have 1% milk available for the 2 other classrooms. Children bring their own lunches and children were given the beverage sent with lunch. Facility is reminded milk shall be served in addition for all children at lunch.
2019-10-11 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a preschool teacher and an aide in the Panda's room with 5 toddlers. Facility indicated the preschool teacher is subbing for another teacher. Specialist observed no evidence that the individual she is subbing for is infant/toddler qualified. Facility placed a qualified staff member in the room at time of inspection.
2019-10-11 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a preschool teacher and an aide in the Panda's room with 5 toddlers. Facility indicated the preschool teacher is subbing for another teacher. Specialist observed no evidence that the individual she is subbing for is infant/toddler qualified. Facility placed a qualified staff member in the room at time of inspection.
2019-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a teacher's purse in an unlocked cabinets within reach of children in care in the Cubs Room. Facility moved at time of inspection.
2019-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that notification was made within required time frame regarding the ending of employment for 3 staff. Facility provided notification at time of inspection.
2019-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed staffing patterns posted from March containing the names of staff no longer employed. Facility shall update staffing patterns, send a copy to the OCC and post the new patterns.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the physician's information on at least one emergency card. Director shall review all emergency cards for completeness, have completed as needed, and send a letter of correction.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of 6 hours of continued training being completed during the last full year of employment for 2 aides. Specialist observed 3 hours for 1 aide, an additional 2 completed this year and enrollment in an additional 8 hour course. Specialist observed 3 hours for the 2nd aide and completion of 45 hour course for this year.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.06.12B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the aide orientation within 6 months of hire or the 90 clock hour or equivalent for at least one aide. Director shall register aides for the training and send proof of enrollment.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.09.01C(6) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written screen time policy. Director shall write a screen time policy and send a copy to the Office of Child Care.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.10.01A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency and disaster plan. Director shall complete an emergency and disaster plan and send a copy to the Office of Child Care.
2018-07-17 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a fire drill being practiced between March 2017 and January 2018. Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency disaster drill being practiced during 2017. Director shall submit a statement of understanding regarding the frequency fire and emergency disaster drills shall be practiced and documented.

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