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Kidz Play N Learn
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
5659 Cedar Ln,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age range (listing information)
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257966
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Kidz Play N Learn is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Open |
| Findings: The center is not able to produce attendance records for the preschool children from July 10, 2025 to July 25, 2025 or verification of attendance on field trips for the summer of 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Open |
| Findings: The center does not have a way to track the whereabouts of each child in attendance on field trips. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04I(5) | Open |
| Findings: The center did not have written permission from each child to attend field trips. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Open |
| Findings: LS reviewed the sign in and out sheets for summer 2025 and confirmed dates that the facility was over capacity for at least 22 days over the summer. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: The center was unable to account for the number of children present on each field trip during the center to confirm the correct number of children and adults were accounted for. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Open |
| Findings: LS was unable to confirm the number of staff that attended the field trips. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(a) | Open |
| Findings: The center took field trips with a mix of preschool and school age children. There were more than 20 children present on the field trips and the center is not able to identify the number of staff who attended. | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The consumer education pamphlet was not available for review and not in the parent handbook. | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed child files and found 14 missing lead forms. | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed child files and found 3 missing health forms | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed child files. Six had incomplete emergency forms, three were missing medical forms, 14 were missing lead forms, and 6 were missing medication forms or action plans. | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection a returning employee was present at the facility (KG). | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection the LS observed a hole in the wall near the boys bathroom and a cabinet door that is falling off. | |||
| 2025-09-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection the LS reviewed 12 hours of continued education for the 23-24 time frame and no additional trainings for the current year. No professional development plan was present. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: In checking children's records, the LS did not see a lead test for S. Y. DOB 7/24/15. There were three children's records stating that the child had an allergy, yet no physician's notification, forms or medication were provided to the center. They are J.S., A.B. and M.Y. One child's forms indicated the child had ADHD, yet there was no physician notification, forms or medication provided. One child, R.L., was missing parts 1 & 2 of the Health form. Enrollment dates were missing on forms for K.L.B., B.H., K.M., T.M., A.B. R.L. R.B. G.W., and K. S. Physician information was missing on M.G.'s forms. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the inspection, no staffing pattern was posted or available to parents. This was corrected during the inspection by moving it from the office to the parent table. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the Fire Drill Record was posted; however, no drill was done in the month of July, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing a flashlight, paper towels and fragrance-free soap. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Clorox bleach and floor cleaner in an unlocked cabinet at a level inaccessible to children. Facility corrected during inspection by placing both items in a high cabinet at a level inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an open bag of Chex cereal in a food prep cabinet. Discussed use of storage container, per regulation. Correct by 9/12/22. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A teacher had eleven children outside by herself. The other teacher was inside setting up lunch. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The teacher had 11 children outside with one teacher at time of inspection. The other teacher was inside setting up lunch. Please submit a correction plan to Occ. | |||
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