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The Young School Early Education Program
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
8251 Tamar Drive,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
147 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257440
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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| Findings: Staffing patterns were either outdated or not posted throughout the center.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. | |||
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