Licensed Child Care Center
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Hickory Ridge KinderCare
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
6185 Sunny Spring,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Type of Care
Before School, After School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 730-8449-
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www.kindercare.com/our-centers/columbia/md/000350
Website checked Oct 2026
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33994
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
Simon
2017-01-13 15:40:52
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My kid has been in three different Daycare since she was three years old. Hickory Ridge Kindercare is the most disappointing one while we were satisfied with the other two. The management is ALL ABOUT MONEY, and the teachers don't appear to be enthusiastic and caring. I would not recommend this daycare.
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About the Provider
We would like to welcome you to the Hickory Ridge KinderCare Learning Center. We are each committed to providing all of our families with the best experience in early childhood education. We have been serving children and families since 1985. We are NAEYC accredited and pride ourselves in following the criteria guidelines set forth by both NAEYC and KinderCare Learning Centers. We believe in fostering the "Whole Child" by providing enrichment and activities that ensure each child excels socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our family oriented center provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for the children. We also make safety of our entire "KinderCare Family" here a priority. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Tiffany who has been with us for four years. She ensures all safety guidelines are followed daily. We feel confident that our many years of experience, as well as our deep commitment and dedication, will provide your family with ease and assurance in your decision making process when choosing a Learning Center for you and your family.. We look forward to serving your family in the future.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 children in care missing information on the emergency card such as enrollment dates and days and hours of attendance. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls did not observe 12 hours of completed training for the director | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a complete professional development plan for the director | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 Aides working with children in a classroom without a teacher | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe continued training for 3 aides. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a completed professional development plan for 3 Aides. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 classrooms with only Aides in the classroom. No Child care teachers were present with the children or on the staffing patterns. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe qualified staff in rooms 2A, 2B, and 3A. All of these classrooms were covered by Aides | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the cents floors, walls and materials dirty and in need of a deep cleaning. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was confirmed by staff that a staff member did in fact hit a child in the mouth | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff member did not ensure the safety of the child during this incident because that staff member admitted to hitting the child in the mouth. This staff member has been placed on administrative leave pending outcome of investigation | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one staff T.J. on he personnel list that was not reported to the office of child care. Director stated that she thought she sent the documentation over to the LS, however the director could not find the email that was sent. The director did provide a copy of a release of information during the inspection however it did not have the proper notary seal on it. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one staff Z.K-B. still on the associated parties list however the director stated that the staff never started and needs too be deleted as of 12/16/2024. LS will delete the staff member as of 12/16/2024 on 3/19/2025. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was notified on Thursday January 25, 2024 by a staff member that staff another staff member was pinning and slamming children down in their chairs and did not notify the Office of Child Care until Saturday January 27, 2024. The director did place the staff member accused of the allegation on Administrative leave on Friday January 26, 2024 and that staff has not returned back to the center. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was notified on Thursday January 25, 2024 by a staff member that staff another staff member was pinning and slamming children down in their chairs and did not notify the protective services unit of the local department. The director did place the staff member accused of the allegation on Administrative leave on Friday January 26, 2024 and that staff has not returned back to the center. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was notified on Thursday January 25, 2024 by a staff member that staff another staff member was pinning and slamming children down in their chairs . Child discipline shall be appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child. The director did place the staff member accused of the allegation on Administrative leave on Friday January 26, 2024 and that staff has not returned back to the center. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member was pinning and slamming children down in their chairs ; therefore adequate supervision was not given to the children in care. The director did place the staff member accused of the allegation on Administrative leave on Friday January 26, 2024 and that staff has not returned back to the center. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed potentially harmful sanitizing spray bottle on the table in a classroom. The spray bottle was moved during the inspection | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint regarding the playground mulch. The complaint stated there are big pieces of wood that are a hazard to the children. Some children have already gotten cuts as a result of falling on these large, sharp pieces of wood. LS observed the playground and observed several large, sharp pieces of mulch during this inspection. The director states that she has been in touch with the mulch company to have the mulch corrected. LS has requested a plan of correction for the mulch. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following was observed in Room 5B: piece of flooring is missing. This is by the bathroom. The wall to the bathroom is dirty and sticky. In Room 4A, the floor was sticky and the sink was dirty. In Room 3A, a light bulb was out. In Room 2B, a light fixture next to the door by 3A had one light bulb out and the light fixture by the back door had one light bulb out. In Room 2A, there is peeling contact paper on the wall and there is a light fixture by the bathroom that has one light bulb out. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: The LS noticed that in the kitchen there was a knife on the floor by the back wall. The doors to the kitchen were propped open. The Director removed the knife from the floor during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The substitute log did not contain the names of the staff that the substitute was filling in for. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were three staff member's whose last day of employment was March 1, 2023. OCC was not notified within the required timeframe. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: In Room 5B there was a sagging ceiling tile that had a water stain. This tile was located by the exit door. There was another ceiling tile sagging by the back window in the same room. In Room 5A, there was a door that would not close. Behind this door is the HVAC system. In Room 4B there was an unlocked door that led to the HVAC system. The door could not be locked. In Room 2B, the sink is becoming detached from the wall. In Room 2A, the faucet is not secured to the sink. It is very loose. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a toilet handle that leaks water when flushed. This toilet is in room 2A. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 4B did not contain a telephone. This room houses toddlers. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: On Tuesday May 17, 2022, a child was given green beans to eat. The child is allergic to green beans. On May 19, 2022, a child who is allergic to dairy was given yogurt for breakfast. On May 19, 2022, a child who is allergic to wheat was given animal crackers. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The evacuation drill and disaster drill were not documented for the month of April 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: There were two files that did not contain emergency forms. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Open |
| Findings: There were three files that did not contain Part I and Part II of the Health Inventory. There was a file that did not contain Part I of the Health Inventory. There was one file that did not contain Part II of the Health Inventory. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Open |
| Findings: There were five files that did not contain documentation of the immunizations. There were five files that did not contain updated immunizations. There were nine files that did not contain documentation of the lead screening. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns that were posted were not the most current ones. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Open |
| Findings: There were six staff files that did not contain documentation of medicals. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The current license issued on 06/01/2020, states that Classroom 4B has a capacity of 6. The center is operating with a capacity of 9 in classroom 4B. The license states that Classroom 5A has a capacity of 9. They center is operating with a capacity of 10 in classroom 5A. The license states that Classroom 3 has a capacity of 12. The center is operating with a capacity of 14 in classroom 3. The OCC has not given written approval for the changes in capacity in the mentioned classrooms. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Open |
| Findings: There was a file that contained a medical that was dated 3.11.2017. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: There were two preschool teachers that did not have the 12 hours of annual training. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Open |
| Findings: There were six files that did not contain documentation of basic health and safety. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Open |
| Findings: There was an aide that had four hours of annual training and another aide that had two hours of annual training. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Open |
| Findings: There were five aides that did not take the Covid-19 course. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two aides with five infants. They could not give the appropriate needs that the infants needed. | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(2) | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe continued training for staff during the inspection - send continued training to OCC | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe a current staffing pattern or a current personnel list | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.06B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe criminal background check information for staff Janae Newman - | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted 4 staff members not qualified to be lead teachers - Gabrella Clark, Nicole Lovett, Priscilla Lowe and Vienna Oparah | |||
| 2020-11-12 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted 4 staff not qualified to be lead teachers - Gabrella Clark, Nicole Lovett, Priscilla Lowe and Vienna Orarah | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed aides present in Room 1A and 5A. Submit current Staffing Pattern forms and written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Facility self-reported an incident of a three year old child left unattended in a classroom for less than a minute. The appropriate agency was not notified. Submit written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: The Facility self-reported an incident of a three year old child left unattended in a classroom for less than a minute. Submit a written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Facility self-reported an incident of a three year old child left unattended in a classroom for less than a minute. The Director gave the Specialist a copy of the supervision policy, reviewed with staff members last week. | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Facility self-reported an incident of a three year old child left unattended in a classroom for less than a minute. Submit written statement ensuring compliance. | |||
| 2019-08-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC has not received a notarized Release of Information form for one staff member in Room 1A. Submit required documentation. | |||
| 2019-04-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed clogged sink drain with standing water in Room 5B. Submit written statement when repaired. | |||
| 2019-04-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of the 45 hour infant toddler course completed by the director. Submit proof of registration and final certificate upon receipt. | |||
| 2019-04-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of the 45 hour administrative course completed by the director. Submit proof of registration and final certificate upon receipt. | |||
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