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Maryland Montessori Academy
Jessup, MD
· Howard County
10215 Guilford Rd,
Jessup, MD 20794
Quick Facts
Capacity
91 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
4
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
160366
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
Thomas busch
2019-03-21 22:20:50
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Loved maryland Montessori academy.Its been the best Montessori in the area. I had my son when he was 2 years,he graduated and now my daughter just enrolled in 2 year old programme.
They are wonderful staff and they are the same old staff.
It tells how much dedicated the staff and management is.
Great job .
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About the Provider
At MMA we have Mastered, Matured and Arrived to provide time tested facilities and the latest equipment to support children in a safe, fun, exciting and nurturing environment. The adults at our facility are committed to providing stimulating learning activities that reflect the unique needs of each child. To ensure the very best, we have designed “the four building blocks,” which will ensure a holistic and realistic development with a sense of individuality. We are mature enough to understand and identify a child’s individual needs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-12 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. The Physician information, enrollment, and days and hours of attendance is missing on some of the forms. Provider must have the forms corrected immediately. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.09A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is currently advertising that it is a Montessori Program. Facility is not licensed as a Montessori Program. LS observed advertising throughout the facility. The director must remove the term "Montessori" from all advertising and in the facility. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a bathroom sink that was not operating because the teacher turned the water off so that the children could not use the sink because they play in the sink. The teacher turned the water back on during the inspection. The sink must remain in full operation at all times. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several classrooms that did not have adequate supervision. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe qualified child care teachers assigned to each classroom. Two Aides were covering the infant room. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 7 infants receiving care in the infant room. The staff stated that a child was moved to the infant room because she was crying. The staff-child ratio must be adhered to at all times. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one Aide alone with 12 two year olds. During the inspection, the Lead teacher returned to the classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. The facility must submit corrected forms to the office by September 9, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility must submit evidence by September 9, 2022 of an appropriate lead test or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility failed to notify the OCC about the ending of employment of a staff person. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a classroom with an approved capacity of six infants with two Staff present providing care for seven infants. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sink in the two's classroom that did not have an operating faucet. The Director turned on a knob under the sink and the water faucet was operational. The Director stated that perhaps the sink has a leak and that is why it is off. If the sink is not operating in good repair it must be fixed and in good operating condition. The water temperature was 100 degrees after running for a full 60 seconds. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe completed approved training per full year of employment for each Aide. The staff must complete at least six clock hours of continued training. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a classroom where 10 children were left unsupervised. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an infant room with a ratio of one to seven. LS observed a classroom without any staff present. LS observed a classroom with an Aide left alone to supervise 6 children. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an Aide left alone to supervise six children under the age of two. The Director assigned herself to cover two rooms at the same time, which resulted in the Aide being left alone with the children. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.08A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an Aide left alone to supervise 6 children under the age of two. LS observed an infant room with one staff and 7 children. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.08A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a teacher alone with 7 infants during rest time. Three children were awake and sitting in bouncers and four children were asleep in the cribs. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.08B(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a group of ten children in the classroom alone. The Director was assigned to the room, however she left the room to go answer the door to receive a package. At that time LS also entered the building and the Director did not indicate that she was covering a room and had left the children alone. The director was trying to cover two rooms at once and continue with Administrative duties. | |||
| 2021-10-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.08B(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a classroom that was assigned to an Aide and a substitute, however neither was present in the classroom nor in the building to render support when needed. The director was supposed to be covering the room, however the children were left alone in the room when the Director left to answer the door because no one else was available to assist. | |||
| 2021-07-28 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A new employee began on 07/16/2021 and no paperwork was submitted to OCC. Corrected during inspection. A current release form is needed for an additional employee. | |||
| 2021-07-28 | Other | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 11 2 year-olds in room 4. The room is only licensed for 6 children. | |||
| 2021-07-28 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff must be approved by the OCC before beginning work. | |||
| 2020-10-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that each child's parent was given or advised how to obtain information concerning consumer education and how to file a complaint against the child care center. | |||
| 2020-10-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead testing for each enrolled child born January 1, 2015 or later. | |||
| 2020-10-27 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe clear, fragrance-free liquid soap in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2020-10-27 | Full | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe 1% or nonfat milk. Facility is currently furnishing 2% milk. Facility must provide 1% or nonfat milk to children 2 years old or older unless otherwise requested by a parent or health care provider. | |||
| 2020-09-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator did not ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. A child was able to run out of the playground due to the gate being held open by another child. | |||
| 2020-09-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator did not ensure that each child received adequate supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child. | |||
| 2020-09-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: A teacher was left alone with 11 children on the playground and was unable to provide immediate intervention for a child who ran out of the gate and into the parking lot and tend to a child who was showing signs of discomfort. The teacher ran after the child while leaving the other children unattended with an open gate. The Facility must develop a Policy that will ensure the safety and security of all children at all times. | |||
| 2020-05-06 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-09-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a group of 16 children, including 1 toddler and 4 two-year olds, with 3 teachers in Room 6 upon arrival. A group containing 1 or 2 toddlers is limited to 12. | |||
| 2019-09-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed chipping paint within reach of children along the backside of the sink in Room 5. Specialist also observed an electrical closet in Room 5 that was unlocked and accessible to children in care. Facility shall repair, replace or make chipping paint and electrical closet inaccessible to children in care. | |||
| 2019-09-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a group of 16 children, including 1 toddler and 4 two-year olds, with 3 teachers in Room 6 upon arrival. A group containing 1 or 2 toddlers is limited to 12. Facility is reminded to adhere to group sizing based on the ages of the children present. Director arrived and the group was split up into 2 rooms. | |||
| 2019-09-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed cob webs with spiders in the corner near the ceiling in Room 6. Specialist also observed a spider in the hallway. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Several children are missing evidence of lead testing in their records. | |||
| 2018-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04H | Corrected |
| Findings: Have the parent sign the religious objection form. | |||
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