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Little Scholar's Playhouse Too
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
8995 Lambskin Lane,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 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
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253910
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Little Scholar's Playhouse Too is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 72 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed children's files. 3 are missing health page 2, one is missing health page 1, and 17 have incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed children's files. 3 are missing health page 2, one is missing health page 1, and 17 have incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed children's files. 3 are missing health page 2, one is missing health page 1, and 17 have incomplete emergency forms. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: TM stated they don't have the current staffing patterns completed or posted. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed extension cords causing tripping hazards. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.05.09A | Corrected |
| Findings: One classroom had the lights turned off and blackout curtains on all windows. This does not allow for proper supervision or to help ensure the safety of the children, employees and visitors. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed playhouse and train were broken. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member JJ did not have a medical form on file for review. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member JB did not have the space on the medical check for free of TB. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two staff are due for medical updates. | |||
| 2025-12-22 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Two classrooms were storing cleaners under bathroom sinks. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.09A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the infant classroom lights were out and black out curtains at the windows. The room was completely dark and no way to supervise the children. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed staff at the facility. Staff were not aware that they were required to contact protective services if suspected neglect. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed the infant classroom lights were out and black out curtains at the windows. The room was completely dark and no way to supervise the children. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, the LS saw rodent droppings in the Emilia room and bathroom. The staff cleaned the areas before the LS left. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, the toilet paper dispenser in one of the bathrooms in the Whitney classroom was not on the wall. The Provider will get the holder reinstalled and send the OCC a photo of the correction. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the Inspection, the LS saw rodent droppings in the Emilio Room. The droppings were cleaned before the LS left. The LS also noticed a good amount of clutter in the cabinet spaces where rodents often hide. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The following children did not have completed Emergency forms: ZB, OD, JY, PB, MB, BD, RB, BC. The facility will request completion and send updated copies to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: OD and JY, are missing lead tests. Facility will request these from parents and send them to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: JY has items missing from the health form. The facility will send completed forms to the OCC. | |||
| 2022-11-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: Janet Riggins needs a Virginia Criminal Background check completed. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a complete health inventory for at least one child in care. LS observed no evidence of immunization records for at least one child in care. Center shall review all files, obtain missing information and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of 2 blood lead tests being completed for at least one child over 24 months of age. Center shall obtain and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cold water in the bathroom in the Preschool classroom. LS observed hot water in the sinks in the Toddler and Two's classrooms. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed holes in bottom of the fence in multiple places on the playground. Some holes are large enough for a finger and some have sharp places. Center indicated they discussed with a contractor and the holes are due to the slope of the playground and the weather. This cannot be fixed until the weather is nicer. Center shall ensure the holes are made inaccessible to children while on the playground. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a medical for 1 staff. LS observed no evidence that medicals for 2 staff have question number 4 answered. Center shall obtain and send a copy. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a medical for 1 staff member that is over 5 years old. Center shall have an updated medical completed and send a copy. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence that 3 staff completed the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. LS observed no evidence that 2 staff completed the yearly update of the Basic Health and Safety training. Center shall send copies of certificates once completed. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: LS only observed 3.5 hours of continued training for 1 teacher. Center shall send evidence of an additional 8.5 hours of training. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Open |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence that 1 staff completed the aide orientation within 6 months of hire. Center shall send a copy of the certificate once completed. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a qualified teacher in the infant room. LS is waiting on additional information for both staff to qualify them as infant/toddler. Center placed a qualified staff in the room at time of inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence of a qualified teacher in the infant room. LS is waiting on additional information for both staff to qualify them as infant/toddler. Center placed a qualified staff in the room at time of inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed no evidence that the emergency disaster plan was updated at least annually. Center shall update and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children's food brought from home in the refrigerator in the toddler room that was not labeled with the child's name and dated. Center shall ensure all food from home is labeled with the child's name and the date. | |||
| 2021-12-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complainant reported concern that the vents were clogged, appearing black and dusty. Specialist observed vents that had dust covering them throughout the center. Director shall clean and send pictures of clean vents. | |||
| 2021-01-14 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed trash, including used diapers, outside of the dumpster. Facility shall clean all trash outside of the dumpster and around the premises and send a picture. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11D(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed trash placed outside of the dumpster. Facility is reminded all trash must be placed inside the dumpster with a tightly fitting lid. Facility shall clean trash outside of the dumpster and send a picture. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that at least 1 emergency card contained all the required information. Facility shall review all emergency cards for completeness, have completed as needed and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a Part I of the health inventory for at least 1 child enrolled. Facility shall review all files for Part I of the health inventory, obtain as needed and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a Part II of the health inventory for at least 1 child enrolled. Facility shall review all files for Part II of the health inventory, obtain as needed and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of lead screening or blood lead test for at least 1 child enrolled. Facility shall review all files for the lead screening or blood lead test, obtain as needed and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a medical for 2 staff. Facility shall obtain a medical and send a copy. | |||
| 2019-12-23 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in a bathroom used by children in care. Facility made cleaning supplies inaccessible at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-11-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that 1 teacher completed 12 hours of continued training during her last full year of employment. Specialist observed 6 hours for last year and 9 hours for this year. Facility is reminded 6 hours of the training completed this year will be applied to last year's training and an additional 9 hours of training will be needed for this year. | |||
| 2019-07-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a self report of a teacher and a parent having a verbal altercation in the classroom with children present. Specialist spoke with center staff at time of inspection. Facility shall discuss how to handle parent concerns or angry parents with staff and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-06-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility self reported an incident that occurred on Friday, June 14, 2019. Facility indicated a child, a few weeks shy of 3 years old, was left outside on the playground. The facility was unsure of the length of time, but believes it was at least 3 minutes. Facility states the class was on the playground with Lisa Metter, Brandi Lauer and Chrystal Littleton. Lisa Metter was doing something in Tadpoles and realized a child was missing. The child was found on the playground by staff. Per Ms. Metter she started 2 weeks ago and was being trained by Ms. Lauer at the time. Ms. Littleton was helping a child who lost a shoe and some parents were picking up children at the same time. Per Ms. Metter, She realized the child was not there after looking on Tadpole system. Upon going outside the child was in a play tunnel on the playground. Child was returned inside safely. Staff must count children several times per day especially upon entering and leaving one location to another. | |||
| 2019-06-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility self reported an incident that occurred on Friday, June 14, 2019. Facility indicated a child, a few weeks shy of 3 years old, was left outside on the playground. The facility was unsure of the length of time, but believes it was at least 3 minutes. Facility states the class was on the playground with Lisa Metter, Brandi Lauer and Chrystal Littleton. Lisa Metter was doing something in Tadpoles and realized a child was missing. The child was found on the playground by staff. Per Ms. Metter she started 2 weeks ago and was being trained by Ms. Lauer at the time. Ms. Littleton was helping a child who lost a shoe and some parents were picking up children at the same time. Per Ms. Metter, She realized the child was not there after looking on Tadpole system. Upon going outside the child was in a play tunnel on the playground. Child was returned inside safely. Staff must count children several times per day especially upon entering and leaving one location to another. | |||
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