Running Brook Children's Nursery School - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

5730 Columbia Road , Columbia MD 21044
(410) 997-4662

About the Provider

Description: The vision and mission of Running Brook Children’s Nursery is to provide a high quality early education program for preschoolers, which is focused on support for families, responsive and sensitive to the interests and needs of the local community, supportive of social, cultural and linguistic diversity, mindful of creating and sustaining community connections, and dedicated to welcoming, encouraging, and supporting the full engagement of the families its serves in every possible way.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 48410
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 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
2024-03-15 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-04-19 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: SV did not have a lead test done. The center has a reminder about the lead test printed in the handbook for the future.
2023-04-19 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: During the inspection, the LS saw a mini trampoline being used by a child on the outdoor playground with a staff member monitoring him. The staff were told that trampolines are not permitted, and it was immediately removed to a space that is unavailable to the children.
2022-05-25 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-05-06 Full 13A.16.03.02A Corrected
Findings: A child did not have the parents portion of health inventory in file. Another child did not have immunizations in file at time of inspection. Please submit copies of items to OCC.
2021-05-06 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Two children did not have updated emergency cards. Three children were missing doctors information on emergency cards. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2021-05-06 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: A container of disinfectant wipes was sitting on shelf next to door and were accessible to children. Also, a container of disinfectant was in the lower cabinet in classroom accessible to children. Director removed both containers of disinfectant wipes and placed them out of reach of the children at time of inspection.
2020-09-22 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-09-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.15A Corrected
Findings: The teacher is working with a volunteer. The program is offering activities outside when the children have to go to the bathroom the teacher goes inside and leaves the children with the volunteer. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2020-09-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: The teacher is working with a volunteer. The program is offering activities outside when the children have to go to the bathroom the teacher goes inside and leaves the children with the volunteer. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2019-04-25 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least one emergency form that did not contain the physician's information. Facility shall review all emergency cards for completeness, have completed as needed and send a letter of correction.
2019-04-25 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the following items in the first aid kit: a second roll of gauze and liquid fragrance free soap. Facility shall obtain missing items and send a picture or copy of receipt.
2019-04-25 Full 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of immunization records for at least one child enrolled. Facility shall review all files for immunization records, obtain as needed and send a letter of correction.
2019-04-25 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-04-25 Full 13A.16.03.02A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a health assessment for at least one child enrolled. Facility shall review all files for health assessment, obtain as needed, and send a letter of correction.

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