Description: Pinebrook Montessori Academy is a Licensed Child Care Center in Ellicott City MD, with a maximum capacity of 126 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-18 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Facility must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment provided by the parent of each child enrolled. Facility must submit evidence of missing assessments immediately. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment for each child enrolled. Facility must submit evidence of missing assessments immediately. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed antacid, aspirin, burn cream, and alcohol pads being stored in the first aid kit. Items were removed during inspection. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.10.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a child in a high chair without the safety strap being used. Corrected on site. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Lysol, Febreeze,, and glass cleaner on a shelf that was low enough to be accessed by the children. Corrected on site. All items were moved during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing Patterns are posted, however they are not accurate. Staff who substitute for absent staff should be identified as substitutes and there should be signage posted at the entrance of the classroom informing families of staff changes. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two sink faucets that are not in good working order. Director stated that the handyman has been notified and the sinks will be repaired today. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an open box of cereal that was not stored properly. | |||
| 2021-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a parent signature and date on the health assessment Part I. | |||
| 2021-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a Health Assessment completed by a physician for every child. | |||
| 2021-11-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child enrolled. Provider must submit evidence of a lead test or an appointment to obtain one within 7 business days. | |||
| 2020-10-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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Wonderful staff and great fit for my children.
Pinebrook is one of the best Montessori preschools in the area. I have joined as a staff and fell in love with team work, management support all the time.
I have worked in other montessori schools in the area and I was not satisfied and I can’t get montessori materials even after several requests. But at Pinebrook ,we as staff can get all our required materials ASAP and they are very understanding .
I also have enrolled my daughter after couple of months I have started ,as I see children being challenged with their academics .Special mention to montessori pre-K rooms staff who are really amazing and my daughter just turned 3.5years and she reads primary phonic books and started subtractions.Every child gets their required attention.
The school has wonderful curriculum & great team which is possible with the support of the management.
I love the school !
I worked for the company for about a month. Pinebrook should be shut down, this child care center is only in compliance when licensing shows up, they stay out of ratio especially in the infants, toddlers and two's classrooms. The milk and food is used for the children even if it's out dated. The teachers sweep off the tables with brooms but use water to clean tables. They don't supply children with plates, forks, or napkins, they used tissue out the bathroom to hold food instead of small plates. Don't trust the owner all staff aren't Montessori trained.
This facility does the bare minimum. My kid started in infant room where not once was her sleep sack put on her properly. Staff insisted that for warmth I must provide a loose blanket, otherwise kid goes without cover during naps. Now a toddler, kids are given cheez-its and animal crackers for snacks. No milk, no juice, no fruits and no vegetables. Staff hide toys and give them torn paper to play. There are no coloring pencils/crayons available and no books. Kids bathroom is used by adult aides. Classroom for infant/teacher ratio always exceeding 1:3, toddler classroom often at 14/class with only 2 teachers.
Our 21 month old has attended Pinebrook for 8 months. She loves the program and so do we. Her teachers are warm and nurturing and responsive to her needs. She loves the huge indoor gym where the children can exercise and play no matter what the weather. We appreciate getting photos and videos during the day to show what she is doing as well as updates on naps,food and toileting/diaper changes. The classroom are bright, cheerful and have the appropriate Montessori furnishings
this place is all about the business,money comes first.
they always are over the ratio but they know how to manage it to not letting parents know,baby room was scary with too many baby when i went without schedule exactly the day after my schedule tour,
i knew a teacher who used to work there,she told me there is no benefit ,sick or vacation and overtime pay for the teachers and everybody thinking about quitting,teachers always look tired ,running around the rooms and have a lot to do with less than lowest wage.
so i could not trust them and took my poor baby out and i would like to share my experience with you.