Licensed Child Care Center
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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
Green Mountain Circle,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
95 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
258803
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 95 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, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two wood planks at the barrier of the playground area that are loose with nails showing. LS observed a tree swing/seat that has extra rope hanging. Facility will correct and send evidence. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have documentation of a medical on site for one employee. The employee began employment on 5/26/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: When the LS arrived at the center to conduct the inspection, she was told that there was a certain staff member that was in charge of the center. The LS asked to speak with the staff member. The staff member met the LS in the hallway. The LS informed her of why she was there. The LS spoke to the staff member for approximately five minutes. The LS later found out that the staff member was the lead staff in the toddler room at 8:38 am. The lead staff left seven children alone with three aides to speak to the LS. The lead staff member went back into the classroom after the LS spoke with her. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has a capacity of 95 children. There are four staff that have First Aid and CPR. For a capacity of 95 children, the center would need to have five staff that are First Aid and CPR certified. When the LS arrived at 8:38 am, there was no one at the center that had First Aid and CPR. The Director/Owner arrived at 8:45 am when she was told the LS was at the center. Another staff member that has First Aid and CPR arrived at 9 am. The center opens at 6 am. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.06B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The LS observed an infant laying on a boppie and the aide was feeding her a bottle. The LS spoke to the staff member. The staff member stated that she would not do that again. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns were not posted. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Management did not notify OCC within five working days of two individuals that were on site. The non compliance was corrected when Management sent the documentation to the OCC during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Center notified the OCC of new hires on May 22, 2023, and the center had received criminal background checks prior to the visit. However, the OCC had not cleared the staff to be on site working with children yet at the time of the inspection. Facility is reminded they must have written clearances before new hires may be on site and working with children. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: In Room 1, there was an aide with three infants. This staff member could not adequately meet the needs that is appropriate to the children in care. On the playground, there was an aide with two preschool children. This staff member could not adequately meet the needs that is appropriate to the children in care. This non compliance was corrected when an Infant/Toddler teacher went into Room 1 and when a preschool teacher went outside with the two preschool children. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: In Room 1, there was an aide with three infants. On the playground, there was an aide with two preschool children. This non compliance was corrected when an Infant/Toddler teacher went into Room 1 and when a preschool teacher went outside with the preschool children. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: In Room 2, there were two outlets that were not capped. The outlets were capped during the inspection. | |||
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