Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Saira Bano
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
Carlinda Avenue,
Columbia, MD 21046
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
253763
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Saira Bano is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Two children's files were missing lead forms. | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Full | 13A.15.03.03G | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider was missing the annual basic health and training updates . | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Five emergency forms were not complete | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two children's files missing lead, five incomplete emergency forms | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Full | 13A.15.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed chipped paint on the wall in the play room. | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 emergency cards needing a parent signature | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed emergency cards for children KE, LE, IZ, BL, and BH need updates - send updates to OCC | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe current attendance records - | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was informed by the Provider that 2 children enrolled over the age of 1 year and younger than the age of 2 years old are both sleeping in a crib and no documentation in the children's files was observed - send OCC written permission that the children are allowed to sleep in a crib | |||
| 2021-02-05 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an emergency card for HL that needs the doctor's name, address and phone number filled out on the form - have parent fill out the form completely and send a copy to OCC as proof of correction | |||
| 2020-10-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a propane grill with no cover - cover and keep covered and send a picture of the grill covered as proof of correction | |||
| 2020-06-05 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of a Health Inventory form, with lead screening, or immunization record for two children. Submit a copy of the required records for both children. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of an agreement for two children. One agreement is one file for a third child, but is missing the presence of pets and the discipline policy. Submit a revised and signed agreement for all three children enrolled. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider confirmed that daily attendance is not recorded. The Provider must begin recording attendance. Submit a copy of the record. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of required information given to parents. The Specialist gave the Provider a pamphlet to post, which she did during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of the screen time policy. The Provider has a daily screen time activity listed on the posted daily schedule. Submit a copy of the policy and evidence that it has been given to parents. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of emergency and disaster drills practiced with children at least twice per year. The Provider must practice and record an emergency and disaster drill with the children within the next week. Submit a copy of the drill record. | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Conversion | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of fragrance free liquid soap, paper towels, two flexible gauze rolls, and a large thick gauze pad or sanitary napkin in the first aid supply kit. Sterile saline wound wash and hand cleansing wipes must be removed from the kit. The Provider added paper towels and a sanitary napkin to the kit during the inspection. Submit a photograph of the soap and rolls. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: A cat now lives on the premises. No evidence of a current rabies vaccination certificate. Submit a copy of the certificate. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Provider confirmed a new tenant moved into the attached in-law suite with a cat last year. The Provider also wants the approved backyard, with the exception of the deck, made off limits. A propane tank, discarded swing set, unanchored wooden structure, and other potentially hazardous items were observed in the backyard. The OCC was not notified of the new resident, animal, or operational change. Submit written statement ensuring timely notification. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed main level bedrooms open. Submit written statement when rooms are made inaccessible. | |||
| 2019-10-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC has not received an original, notarized Release of Information form for the new tenant, who moved into the home last year. Mail or drop off this form to the OCC. | |||
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