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The Young School @ Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
Bethany Lane,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257441
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
The Young School @ Ellicott City is a Licensed Child Care Center in Ellicott City MD, with a maximum capacity of 108 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns in all rooms need updating. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Notification was not received within 5 working days of the last date of employment for 2 individuals. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: 3 teachers did not complete 12 hours of continued training during their last full year of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide did not complete 6 hours of continued training within the last full year of employment. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide has not completed the aide orientation within 6 months of hire. Submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 aides with 5 children were observed in Polly Todfant. One aide was present with 3 infants in Polly infant. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 aides with 5 children were observed in Polly Todfant. One aide was present with 3 infants in Polly infant. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency escape routes were not posted in the Sapling room and the Polly infant room. Correct and submit correction. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency numbers were not posted in the Polly infant room. Submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several emergency cards have been annually updated. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Several records do not blood lead test results available for review. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Several records do not have up to date immunization records available for review. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Full | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no toilet paper within reach of two toilets in the Oak Cottage bathroom. There was no toilet paper within reach in the bathroom of the Saplings room. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: All classrooms need updated staffing patterns. Correct and submit corrections to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not notified within 5 working days of the ending of employment f or 3 staff. Submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Sink in Maple Project room is loose from the wall. Correct and submit correction. There is an area of peeling paint at child level in Polly Todfant. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed toys in the diapering sink in Toddler Acorn. LS observed a bib and a toy in the diapering sink in Polly Todfant. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 toilets in the Maple Pre K bathroom did not have toilet paper in the dispenser near the toilets. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Open |
| Findings: 12 hours of continued training was not available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: 3 child care teachers did not have 12 hours of continued training available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint allegations with the Director and staff Carmen and Asia. On 7.12.2023 a scratch was noticed on the left side of the child's neck near his ear and both Carmen and Asia stated the scratch was fresh but not bleeding - the scratch was not noticed prior to 7.12.2023 on the child and staff interviewed today did not see any staff interact with the child in a way that may have caused the scratch. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the complaint with the Director and 2 staff members who stated on 7.12.2023 staff Asia Slater heard staff Emily Knock fussing and yelling at the child during naptime to stay on his cot. Staff Asia observed staff Emily sitting near the child during naptime at the edge of the room near the doorway and asked staff Asia if she, Emily, could go to the bathroom and stand between 2 classrooms and watch both rooms. Staff Asia agreed and after the bathroom break staff Asia stated she heard staff Emily yell and fuss more at the child but could not see because she was back in her room overseeing her class. This all happened between 12:45pm and 1:45pm on 7.12.2023. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: In files reviewed during this inspection, one child did not have evidence of Part II of the Health Inventory. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: In files reviewed during this inspection, 3 children did not have evidence of a blood lead test result. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A ceiling tile in the Sapling room has a hole in it, Acorn infant has a stained ceiling tile. Correct and submit correction to OCC. The hand washing sink in the Oak Great room needs re caulking. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a bottle of bleach water solution within reach of children. The bottle was moved during this inspection. LS observed personal handbags within reach of children. Items were moved during this inspection. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One child did not have the prescription label with the medication. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed classrooms with staffing patterns that were not accurate, and classrooms with no staffing patterns posted. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Several staff are no longer working at this center. A delete form for those staff was submitted during this inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed Polly Todfants room open, on the license Polly Todfant is closed. Polly Infant is closed, on the license it is open. Saplings is closed on license, LS observed the Sapling Room; Acorn infant has one staff, needs to change from 6 to 3; Acorn Todants needs to change from 6 to 3. | |||
| 2020-10-28 | Conversion | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 4 classrooms had refrigerators that had temperatures higher than 40 degrees F. Correct for classrooms: Oak Project Room, Oak Great Room, Polly Todfant, and Polly Toddler. Correct within 48 hours and submit correction to OCC | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member started at the end of November and has not been reported to OCC. Staff information was given during this inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 staff are no longer working at the center and OCC was not notified within 5 business days. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two staff members does not have a medical on file. Correct within 14 days and submit to OCC | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09A(1)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 staff do not have this training completed. Correct within 30 days and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 4 teachers did not have 12 hours of continued training for review. Correct and submit correction to OCC within 30 days. | |||
| 2020-01-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member did not complete the Aide Orientation within 6 months of hire. Correct within 30 days and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-08-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns posted do not reflect current staff assigned in the following rooms: Polly Infants, Maple Great Room, both Oak two's rooms, and Sapplings. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-08-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 infants alone with an aide in Acorn infants. The qualified staff member assigned to Acorn Infants was taking 2 of the infants on a walk in the building. | |||
| 2019-08-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 infants alone with an aide in Acorn infants. The qualified staff member assigned to Acorn Infants was taking 2 of the infants on a walk in the building. | |||
| 2019-08-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Complainant was told by a staff member that they do not know what to do with children during a fire and a drill has not been conducted in a while. LS interviewed staff regarding the frequency of the fire drills. Staff stated they could not remember practicing fire drills recently. Staff were able to explain the fire drill evacuation procedures when asked. The director stated that currently there is no fire drill log and that fire drills have been conducted but not monthly. | |||
| 2019-08-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.01A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Complainant was told by a staff member that they do not know what to do with children during a fire and a drill has not been conducted in a while. LS interviewed staff regarding the frequency of the fire drills. Staff stated they could not remember practicing fire drills recently. Staff were able to explain the fire drill evacuation procedures when asked. The director stated that currently there is no fire drill log and that fire drills have been conducted but not monthly. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns were either inaccurate or missing for rooms. Correct within 48 hours and submit to OCC for correction. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center increased the room capacity for rooms Polly Infant, Polly Todfant, Polly Toddlers, Acorn Infant, Acorn Toddler, and Oak 2B. Submit new staffing patterns and change of facilities request forms for each room noted. | |||
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