Kiddie Academy of Columbia - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

Sterrett Place , Columbia MD 21044
(410) 740-9000

About the Provider

Description: Kiddie Academy of Columbia is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 110 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 253374
  • Capacity: 110
  • 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
  • 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
2021-12-20 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed a staff member in a classroom that has not been reported to OCC. This staff member was present in the classroom with 2 other staff that OCC has on file. Submit correction to OCC
2021-12-20 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Several staff are no longer employed at this site that OCC has not been notified of. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2021-12-20 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Center self reported that a child walked out of the center with a staff member who was taking a different child to their parent at afternoon pick up. Video coverage was observed during this inspection. LS observed two children walk out of the center with a staff member. One child went to his parent, the other child stood by then walked behind this parent and child to their car. The child remained on the sidewalk while they got into their car. LS observed a parent walk up and this child went over to this parent and LS observed this child walk over to this parent.
2021-12-20 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Center self reported that a child walked out of the center with a staff member who was taking a different child to their parent at afternoon pick up. Video coverage was observed during this inspection. LS observed two children walk out of the center with a staff member. One child went to his parent, the other child stood by then walked behind this parent and child to their car. The child remained on the sidewalk while they got into their car. LS observed a parent walk up and this child went over to this parent and LS observed this child walk over to this parent.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: One child's record did not have Part I, Part II, and a copy of immunizations in the file for review. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Several staff do not have Maryland and FBI fingerprint results for review available at the center. The OCC has Maryland and FBI fingerprint results for these staff in file.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: 2 staff were not reported to OCC within 5 business days. Documentation was submitted to OCC to report these staff.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: 3 staff were not reported as no longer employed within 5 business days of their last date of employment. Submit correction to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.05.08I Corrected
Findings: One toilet stall in Room 4 did not have toilet paper accessible. The toilet paper holder appears broken/loose. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: There is chipping paint and drywall on the back wall in Room 4. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.06.09A(4) Corrected
Findings: One staff member has not completed the ADA training. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: During this inspection LS observed 7 infants with 3 staff members in Room 7. During this inspection the room came into compliance by moving one infant to Room 2. Submit correction plan for this room to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.08.03C(1) Corrected
Findings: During this inspection LS observed 7 infants with 3 staff members in Room 7. During this inspection the room came into compliance by moving one infant to Room 2. Submit correction plan for this room to OCC.
2021-06-14 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: One child has a medication authorization form that was not signed by a parent. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
2020-07-16 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Staffing patterns in several classrooms are not accurate. Correct within 48 hours and submit to OCC.

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