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The Young School Early Education Program
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
8251 Tamar Drive,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 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
5
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 740-7476
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257440
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NECPA
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
For over 20 years, The Young School has prepared young people for their future through an innovative preschool education program. The Young School pioneered the “Cottage†learning environment for infants (8 wks – 2 yrs) through Pre-K (2-5 yrs). Children become part of a nurturing community where they are active participants and learners. The Young School’s unique physical environment is the key component that provides opportunities for independent exploration and learning. Inspired by several internationally acclaimed early education approaches, The Young School has provided an invaluable start for thousands of children.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC did not receive notification of the ending of employment within 5 working days for an employee who is no longer at the center. Submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed toys in the diapering sinks in the Beach Todfant room and the Bear Todfant room. Toys were removed during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member is missing one hour of continued training. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a classroom with 18 children 4 of which were two years of age with 2 staff. This was corrected during the inspection by removing 2 of the children who were 2 and placing them in another classroom. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns do not accurately reflect staff in classrooms. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The center self reported that a child threw a hand held metal rake up into the air and that the rake hit another child on the top of the head causing a cut on the top of their head. LS confirmed with staff that the rake and metal shovel that was observed during this inspection are normally on the playground for children to use. LS advised program to remove the metal shovel as the rake has already been removed. | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several emergency cards are not annually updated. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One record checked is missing Part I of the Health Inventory. One record checked is missing Part II of the health Inventory. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Several records are missing evidence of a blood lead test. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Several records are missing updated immunization records. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Several classrooms have staffing patterns that need to be updated. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not notified within 5 working days of the ending of employment of 2 staff. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Full | 13A.16.05.11D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Brook cottage and Forest cottage bathrooms have trash cans without liners placed in them. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: Staffing patterns were either outdated or not posted throughout the center. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Seven staff are no longer employed that OCC was not notified of within 5 working days. Submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: Continued training was not available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Open |
| Findings: Continued training was not available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: A staff member was working on site before receiving clearance from OCC. OCC was able to verify that clearances were received to the office during this inspection. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Open |
| Findings: A staff member was working on site before receiving clearance from OCC. OCC was able to verify that clearances were received to the office during this inspection. An aide was alone working in the Bear Todfant room. An aide was working alone in the Beach Todfant. 2 aides were in the Beach infant room. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Open |
| Findings: A staff member was working on site before receiving clearance from OCC. OCC was able to verify that clearances were received to the office during this inspection. An aide was alone working in the Bear Todfant room. An aide was working alone in the Beach Todfant. 2 aides were in the Beach infant room. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: An infant crib in Bear Infant has a loose fitted sheet. A crib in Bear Todfant and a crib in Beach Todfant had loose sheets. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During this inspection, LS observed a staff member that has not been reported to OCC. This staff member was a previous employee of this center and has returned to the center. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Monitoring | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: During this inspection, LS observed a staff member that has not been reported to OCC. This staff member was a previous employee of this center and has returned to the center. Admin states this staff member has been fingerprinted since returning to the center. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: During this inspection, LS observed a staff member that has not been reported to OCC. This staff member was a previous employee of this center and has returned to the center. Admin states this staff member has been fingerprinted since returning to the center. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a self reported complaint from the center that a staff member was observed to be asleep during rest time in the Brook 2's room. It was reported that this staff member was sleeping for approximately 5-7 minutes while in the classroom with 9 children. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC did not receive a report of an incident at the center which resulted in a child receiving medical care from a medical professional within 24 hours of the incident occurring. LS discussed this regulation with the administration during thi s inspection. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complainant states he child has been bullied while in care for the past 5 months. The complainant states that the center did not inform the parents of some incidents that have occurred. The caller's child has been the one to report the incidents. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complainant states her child has been bullied by a child in the program and that the center has not adequately kept her child safe while in care. The complaint states that this has occurred since October 2021 and that the support that has been offered by the school has been unsuccessful in keeping her child safe. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 14 children in Forest Great room, capacity is currently 10. Submit a change of facilities and staffing pattern form for correction. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Brown spots were observed on a couple ceiling tiles in Forest Cottage Project room need replacing. There is a broken ceiling tile and 2 ceiling tiles that have brown marks in Brook Twos that need replacing. Beach Infant has an areas of chipping drywall, chipped drywall was also observed in Forest Project room and in between Brook Project and Great room that needs repair. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: Several staff have not completed the Basic Health and Safety training and the COVID training. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several cribs with loose fitting sheets. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed plastic bags accessible to children in the napping room in Bear Infant and Bear Todfant. Corrected during inspection | |||
| 2021-11-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns throughout the center are not current. Correct and submit corrections to OCC within 48 hours. | |||
| 2021-11-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff member working in a classroom that has not been reported to OCC. Correct and submit correction to OCC immediately. | |||
| 2021-11-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member has not been employed since October 21st. This has not been reported to OCC. | |||
| 2021-11-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child received medical care as a result of an injury received while in childcare that was not reported to OCC. While conducting this complaint inspection, it was reported to LS that another child received medical care for another injury received while in care. LS requested reportable incident reports for both incidents. | |||
| 2021-11-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member who has not reported to OCC has been working in the classroom since October 18, 2021. | |||
| 2020-12-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two staff are no longer employed at OCC was not notified within 5 working days. Correct within 24 hours | |||
| 2020-06-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center self reported to OCC that a staff member was found sleeping in a classroom with one child present in the room. The time frame that the staff member was observed to lay on the cot until the staff member observed her was 15 minutes. At that time the staff member woke the sleeping staff member up then reported to the center director. This staff member has been terminated. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Window cords were not secured in Brooke Cottage Pre-K. The cord holder on another window is broken. Window cords were not secure in Forest cottage Pre-K. The cord holder on another window is broken. Correct within 7 days and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: One toilet paper dispenser was missing toilet paper in the bathroom near the Brook cottage. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 records are missing Part II of the Health Inventory. Correct within 14 days and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: An emergency escape route is not posted in Forest 2's. Correct within 24 hours and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 plastic bags were stored in the napping room near the cribs. Corrected during this inspection. | |||
| 2018-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are no daily schedules posted in Beach Infant and Beach Todfints. There is no daily schedule posted in Bear Todfints and Bear Toddlers. Correct within 48 hours and notify OCC. | |||
| 2018-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The refrigerator in the Forrest Cottage needs to be scrubbed and cleaned. Correct within 48 hours and notify OCC. The refrigerator in the Forrest 2's room was leaking water. The staff cleaned up the leaking water and emptied the pan in that refrigerator during this inspection. This refrigerator also needs to be scrubbed and cleaned. Correct and notify OCC within 48 hours. | |||
| 2018-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 2 holes in the drywall in the Forrest 2's room. Repair the drywall and notify OCC. | |||
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