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Head Start Old Cedar Lane

Columbia, MD · Howard County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
5451 Beaverkill Lane, Columbia, MD 21045
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Age Range
3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 313-7246
5451 Beaverkill Lane
Columbia, MD 21045
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
161894
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NAEYC & MSDE
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

Reviews

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Candace Danielle Mohammed
2016-10-30 00:37:27
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

My son enjoys going to school daily. I have seen the influence of good manners and social skills being used at home from what he learns in class. The school is clean and secure. Kids seem relatively happy when I visit.

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About the Provider

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Head Start Old Cedar Lane is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2025-12-10 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed one emergency card that was missing the doctor's information at the bottom.
2025-12-10 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a large, thick gauze pad or a wash cloth in the first aid kit. Director added both to the first aid kit at the time of the inspection.
2024-11-22 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-07-31 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-04-24 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-11-27 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a staff medical report for 8 staff members. Facility will correct within 30 days.
2023-11-27 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed 6 hours of continued training for the director for the previous year. Facility will submit training within 2 weeks.
2023-11-27 Full 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe basic health and safety training for two staff members. Facility will correct within 30 days.
2023-11-27 Full 13A.16.06.13C Corrected
Findings: Facility has been using an aide as a substitute since the beginning of the school year. Facility needs to submit a plan for obtaining a qualified teacher by December 5, 2023.
2023-11-15 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-11-08 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: A child was left alone on the playground for a period of 5-7 minutes.
2023-11-08 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: A child was left alone on the playground for 5-7 minutes with no supervision.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed that 2 children need doctor's information on the emergency form. In addition, one of the children needs a parent signature on the emergency form.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: LS observed that one child needs documentation of a performed lead test.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: LS observed that 2 staff members need documentation of staff orientation. Director stated that one staff member is scheduled for a staff orientation; however, LS observed that the staff member has begun employment.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.10.01C Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of emergency numbers posted by the phone in classroom C. Center corrected during inspection.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: LS observed that the first aid kit is missing a triangular bandage and fragrance free soap.
2021-12-13 Full 13A.16.10.04F Corrected
Findings: LS observed a socket in classroom B on an electrical strip near the tv screen that is uncapped and is accessible to children. Center corrected during inspection.
2020-11-23 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-11-22 Full 13A.16.03.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a health assessment conduct by a physician for one child that was not on a form provided or approved by the office. Facility shall obtain the OCC form for the child and send a letter of correction.
2019-11-22 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a complete emergency card for at least one child, including doctor's information Specialist observed no evidence that at least 1 emergency card was updated at least annually as required. Facility shall review all emergency cards for completeness and update, have completed or updated as needed, and send a letter of correction.
2019-11-22 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed 2 medication authorization forms for a child that were out-dated. The doctor authorized the medication from 2018-10/12/2019. Facility shall obtain current forms or return medication to the parent and send a letter of correction.

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