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Julia Brown Montessori School
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
9760 Owen Brown Road,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
102 children
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
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 730-5056
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33614
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
American Montessori Society
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
At The Julia Brown Montessori Schools, we work with nature, not against it, in helping your child achieve his or her goal. Our program accepts the endless energies, the creative impulses, and insatiable curiosities of the children and gradually directs their efforts into rewarding channels. Children have a strong natural desire to learn. This desire can best be nurtured by allowing the child to choose his or her own activities and to work at his or her own pace. No one can produce a better lesson schedule than the one produced by the child's own interests. When they are ready for each step in their development, their enthusiasm for this part of the program is obvious.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed children's files one missing lead and another missing page 2 of the health assessment. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed emergency cards and found several with missing enrollment dates, parent signatures and annual updates. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed a child's file missing the physician page of the health assessment and a child's file missing the lead form. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed in Room 5 the floor has 2 boards that are loose - not sealed. A fence top post is broken on the playground and the metal fencing is pulled up in a few places. Room 3 has peeling paint on a light socket. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a broken top fence post and wire fencing that is pulled up at the bottom in a few areas. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher is missing the medical evaluation from the file. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility's emergency and disaster plan is missing annual updates. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed some medication forms and allergy action plans that were incomplete. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed lunches are still being stored in the hallways on carts. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is storing lunches on carts in the classrooms and hallway. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is storing lunches on carts in the classrooms and hallway. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is storing lunches on carts in the classrooms and hallway. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that room 3b had two teachers and 8 toddlers. An additional teacher came in after LS was in the room. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that room 3b had two teachers and 8 toddlers. An additional teacher came in after LS was in the room. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-06-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, classroom 5 (school-age classroom) was closed due to installation of floors. The children were moved into room 1 (which has been designated as a preschool room. No prior notification was sent to the OCC about these changes.. | |||
| 2023-06-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was not a qualified teacher in each classroom, nor someone designated as their substitute the day of the inspection. | |||
| 2023-06-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, there were eleven staff members composed of three teachers and 8 aides. Three classrooms did not have qualified teachers in them and were staffed by aides. The LS asked if there were any substitutes being used today and was told that there were not. | |||
| 2023-06-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS did not see Emergency Numbers posted in any of the classrooms. The center will provide these for each room and within 5 days of today, send a photo to the OCC showing they have been applied. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: A child was in care without a parent health inventory. Three children did not have emergency cards. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two children were missing doctors information emergency cards. One child was missing authorized pick up on emergency card. Two children need updated emergency cards. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The vent in Room 5 was full of dust. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The toddler playground had the plastic matting sticking up creating a tripping hazard. Under the climber their was little protection. The dirt was exposed. Near the toddler playground some playground equipment was turned upside down and was dirty. The trash can was over flowing at time of inspection. Trash was starting to scatter on the ground. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 and Room 4 did not have emergency escape plans posted. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two children had medication with no parent permission. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child had medication on site without a medication form. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing Patterns were not posted at time of inspection. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The school age room had a dirty stool in bathroom. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11D(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The school age room had four bags of trash outside of classroom on the playground. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The wire fence was not connected and expose to the children. In addition, the bottom of the fence is starting to curl and could pose a tripping hazard to children. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member was working with school age children that has not been cleared by the Office of Child Care, The Office of Child Care has cleared the individual at time of inspection. | |||
| 2021-06-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Two aides were on the playground with eight children no teacher was present at time. A preschool teacher was available to help in the classroom at time of inspection. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The program was missing doctors information on four emergency cards. Please submit a correction plan. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed bathrooms without paper towels, soap, toilet paper or a combination. Facility shall ensure all bathrooms have the required supplies and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is currently operating until 6:30 PM, but is only approved to operate until 6:00 PM on the license. Facility has submitted a change of facilities request, but Specialist had not received the staffing patterns to show qualified staff were present until 6:30 PM. Specialist received updated staffing patterns at time of inspection and will review for qualified staff, appropriate staff child ratio, enough First Aid and CPR and medication administration coverage throughout the entire day. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the listed Director completing the 45 hour Administrative training. The facility had a variance approval for the listed Director. The listed Director did not complete the training in the required timeframe. Facility shall submit remaining training or evidence of a qualified Director in place. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a Preschool teacher and an Aide with 4 children, three 2 year olds and 1 toddler. Facility has submitted a variance request for the Preschool teacher to be Infant/Toddler qualified, but this has not yet been approved. Facility shall ensure qualified staff in all classrooms. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of hand washing procedures being posted at each sink used for washing hands. Facility shall post hand washing procedures and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a teacher in the hallway as she and the Administrator walked upstairs. The teacher entered Room 1 followed by the Specialist. The teacher was the only individual in the classroom. The children were left alone in the classroom while the teacher was in the hallway. Facility is reminded teachers must remain in the classrooms at all times. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed potentially hazardous food in refrigerators without thermometers. Facility shall purchase thermometers and ensure all refrigerators are at or below 40 degrees and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the listed Director completing 12 hours of continued training being completed during the last full year of employment. Facility shall register for an additional 9 hours of training and send evidence. | |||
| 2018-06-25 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-06-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed multiple emergency cards that were missing one or a combination of the following: physician's information, parent signature and date, at least 1 emergency contact, daily authorized pick-up and/or has not been updated at least annually as required. Director shall review all emergency cards for completeness and update, have completed or updated as needed, and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2018-06-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that notification of the ending of employment for 2 employees was made within the required time frame. Facility provided notification, including complete date no longer employed, at time of inspection. | |||
| 2018-06-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.10B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of staff in one room being able to communicate a request for assistance to a staff member in another room while maintaining continuous supervision of the group. Director shall submit details of how staff will be able to communication between the classrooms. | |||
| 2018-06-25 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a School-Age qualified teacher in Room 5. Facility shall ensure supervision by a school-age qualified staff person at all times. | |||
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