Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Wasti, Zainab
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
Trotting Ridge Way,
Columbia, MD 21044
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
251429
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Wasti, Zainab 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, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an emergency form for each child enrolled in care. A complete form must be submitted immediately. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the required lead testing for all of the children enrolled. Evidence of a lead test or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider must be submitted immediately. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. . LS did not observe an emergency form for two children enrolled in care. Provider must immediately submit evidence of corrected and missing emergency forms | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a 17month old child resting in a crib without written parent permission. Provider must obtain a written request from the child's parent for the child to remain in the crib. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.05.06F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a portable crib that is being used filled with toys. Provider removed all items during the inspection. Provider is reminded that toys may not be placed in the cribs at any time. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the written emergency and disaster plan practiced with the children at least once per month for fire evacuation purposes for 2024 and 2025. Provider must create a fire drill record and conduct fire drills with the children at least once per month. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an annual update for the home's written emergency and disaster plan. Provider corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two children under the age of 2 years old observing passive technology. Provider must find other solutions to calm upset children and other ways to entertain children. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observe children eating while viewing passive technology. The food was on plates on the floor in front of the children as they watched television. Provider must serve all meals and snacks on approved eating surfaces such as, tables and high chairs. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for each enrolled child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must immediately submit evidence of a lead test or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a written record of each day's attendance for this week. The sign in sheets are posted for each child, however the parents did not verify attendance. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Provider must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an annual update on each child's emergency form. Provider must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.08.01D(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 portable cribs in upstairs bedrooms. Provider currently has two children under 2 years of age in care and one 2 year old in care. The infants nap upstairs and the 2 year old naps downstairs. The Provider must remain on the same level with the infants at all times and unless the infants sleep and wake up at the exact same times, the Provider is unable to remain on the same level with the sleeping infant and physically be with the awake infant downstairs. The cribs must be brought downstairs so that the Provider is able to appropriately observe all children at all times on the same level. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the following items in the first aid kit: tweezers, ice pack, and paper towels. Provider must submit evidence of missing items and maintain in the first aid kit at all times. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a Health Inventory for each child present. Provider must submit evidence of a health assessment completed by a health care provider by October 5, 2022 or evidence of an appointment to obtain a medical evaluation. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for each child enrolled in care. Provider must submit evidence of a lead test completed by a health care provider by October 5, 2022 or evidence of an appointment to obtain a lead test. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all required information on each child's emergency form. Provider must have all forms completed and submit evidence of correction by October 5, 2022. | |||
| 2021-10-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child enrolled in care born on or after January 1, 2015. Parent must submit to the Office by October 22, 2021 evidence of lead testing or evidence of an appointment to have a lead test completed. | |||
| 2021-10-15 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or was advised how to obtain the Parent Guide to Regulated Child Care. Provider must submit to the Office by October 22, 2021 evidence that each parent has been notified. | |||
| 2021-04-09 | Complaint | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider reported on 4/8 that a resident had Covid 19 symptoms on 4/4 and that she provided care for 3 children on 4/5, 4/6 and 4/7. The children were in care in the home during the time of Provider's quarantine. The families were not told to remain home until after the resident received positive test results on 4/7. Provider must report all suspected and known symptoms to the Health Department and the OCC immediately and children may not remain in care during Provider's quarantine. | |||
| 2020-10-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an incomplete record of immunizations for 1 child. Provider shall obtain a current immunization record and send a letter of correction. Specialist also observed health inventories for 2 children on old forms. Provider shall have the health inventories updated at child's next doctor's appointment. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's discipline policy in the written agreements with parents. Specialist also observed no evidence of the fees and provision of care being completed on 1 written agreement. Provider shall complete the fees and provision of care with parent and send a letter of correction with discipline policy. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written record of the each day's attendance. Specialist observed attendance for one of the three children enrolled, but it ended in June. Provider is reminded daily attendance must be maintained for all children enrolled. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that 1 emergency card was updated at least annually as required. Provider shall have emergency card updated and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written schedule of daily activities. Provider shall create a written schedule of daily activities and send a copy. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written screen time policy. Provider shall write a screen time policy and send a copy. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a written emergency and disaster plan. Provider shall obtain a copy of the completed and approved plan or complete a new one and have it approved and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that the Provider practices fire drills once per month or emergency disaster drills twice per year with children. Provider shall submit a statement of understanding regarding the frequency fire drills and emergency disaster drills shall be practiced and documented. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence the emergency route floor plan was posted on either floor approved for care. Provider shall post a copy in approved child care areas and send a letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-11-01 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of the following items in the first aid kit: flashlight, thick gauze pad, 2 gauze rolls, safety pins, liquid fragrance free soap, scissors, thermometer, triangular bandage or wash cloths. Provider shall obtain missing items and send a picture or copy of receipt. | |||
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