Licensed Child Care Center
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Glen Mar Early Learning Center
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
4701 New Cut Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Quick Facts
Capacity
111 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
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 461-2859
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
156718
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
Happy mother
2020-10-27 17:27:05
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My child has been going to Glen Mar ELC for almost 1 year and we are very happy with ELC and my child adores the teachers and his friends. The facilities are great, the classes are bigger and brighter than any other school that I have toured, they have a gym area that they can utilize if the weather does not allow them to go outside (which not a lot of center's have) and they have a nice playground. The teachers take the children outside or to the gym twice a day. The teachers are great and you can see that the children are loved and well cared for.
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About the Provider
The Early Learning Center is a non-profit outreach of Glen Mar United Methodist Church. The policies of the school are set by a board under the Church Council. We are able to provide a quality program only because of the many services and facilities offered as part of the church program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information in each staff file. Facility must immediately submit evidence of the missing documents. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 16 children in a classroom for two-years-old that is licensed for 12 children. The capacity was corrected by moving children back to their classroom during the inspection, | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe activity plans that were reevaluated at least every three months. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket. It was mentioned that the infant is a staff member's child. The parent must replace the blanket with either a thin receiving blanket or dress the child in a heavier onesie. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two refrigerators with a temperature higher than 40 degrees. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed supervising children during free play, responding appropriately when children are running in the classroom, and responding appropriately when children are shoving one another, throwing toys, and shouting inside, and being alert when children are touching or hitting other children. The staff were not actively supervising the children enough to stop the hitting and running around the tables to be able to prevent the touching and hitting that was occurring. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed supervising children during free play, responding appropriately when children are running in the classroom, and responding appropriately when children are shoving one another, throwing toys, and shouting inside, and being alert when children are touching or hitting other children. The staff were not actively supervising the children enough to stop the hitting and running around the tables to be able to prevent the touching and hitting that was occurring. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot. The staff person has been terminated. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot. The staff person has been terminated. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member did not provide adequate supervision appropriate to a child's need when that staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot. | |||
| 2023-05-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed leaking pipes in a bathroom. The Facilities Manager is aware of the issue and stated that he is working on all repairs. | |||
| 2023-05-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a hazard cone on the playground that was placed over a drainage pipe that is jutting out of the ground. The cone is too heavy for a child to lift, however the children were dropping rocks down the opening of the cone. Facility must cover the pipe to prevent it from extending out of the ground so that a hazard cone is no longer necessary. There are also a large amount of rocks on the playground that must be removed. It appears that the rocks are being used to support drainage, which was confirmed by the Facilities Manager. The playground is going to be resurfaced and the pipe will be covered. The school age playground is in need of mulching and will need to be mulched prior to the summer when the school age children are present. | |||
| 2023-05-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed potentially hazardous craft items in an unsecured cabinet. The director removed the items during the inspection. The cabinet handle was repaired during the inspection and a safety latch was placed back on the cabinet. | |||
| 2023-05-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed that staff must station themselves among the children and near potentially hazardous situations to ensure the safety of the children and to be able to intervene if necessary. LS observed two staff standing together talking while children were playing in multiple areas of the playground. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that discipline policy was not included with parent contract for several children's files. Facility to collect signed & dated discipline policy from all pertinent parents and submit correction statement to OCC verifying when all are received. Submit correction by 6/30/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 1 child needs doctor's information on the emergency form. Submit copy of correction by 6/7/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several infant/toddler immunization records that are not updated. Facility to review all child files and submit correction statement to OCC confirming when all updated infant/toddler immunizations have been received. Correct by 6/30/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a toilet seat with broken/unsecured screws in the bathroom for Room 255. In the Room 251 bathroom, 1 toilet seat has broken/unsecured screws and 1 toilet seat is loose. Correct 3 toilet seats by 6/7/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed debris under a diapering table in Room 251. Correct by 6/3/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: On the school age playground, LS observed several raised metal pins in the brown border that poses a tripping hazard to children. LS also observed areas on the school age playground in need of resilient surfacing replenishment. Submit 2 corrections by 6/14/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: On the school age playground, LS observed a bench with a large section of worn, jagged wood. Correct by 6/14/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed uncapped sockets in the following classrooms: Room 239 (2), Room 255 (2), Room 253 (1), Room 244 (1), and Room 246 (1). Submit correction for 5 rooms by 6/3/22. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.11.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one staff member in Room 239 did not wash a child's hands after completing diapering. After prompted, staff corrected during inspection by engaging child in hand washing. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 1 child needs a parent signature on the medication administration form. Correct by 6/3/22. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed infant sleeping in a stroller. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a copy of the consumer education pamphlet displayed so that it is freely available for reference to parents. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead tests for each child born after January 1, 2015. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe complete staffing patterns posted in a conspicuous location. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe clear, fragrance free liquid soap in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a written handwashing procedure posted at each sink used for washing hands. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an indicating thermometer in each refrigerator used to refrigerate children's food. | |||
| 2020-10-26 | Full | 13A.16.12.05H | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a utensil used for feeding children in a handwashing sink. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence that notification was made regarding the ending of employment for 1 staff member who left September 27, 2019. Facility provided notification at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a report regarding a staff member lifting a child by the arm and carrying the child to the changing table. Facility reported the child had pooped, had stuck their hand in the poop and the teacher reported she did not know how else to carry the child. The child was carried by one arm, around the forearm and was carried from one side of the classroom to the other, and lifted up higher to be placed on the changing table. The staff member has been terminated. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a report regarding a staff member lifting a child by the arm and carrying the child to the changing table. Facility reported the child had pooped, had stuck their hand in the poop and the teacher reported she did not know how else to carry the child. The child was carried by one arm, around the forearm and was carried from one side of the classroom to the other, and lifted up higher to be placed on the changing table. The child is a two-year, whom can walk. The staff member has been terminated. | |||
| 2019-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint regarding a teacher lifting a child, standing on their cot, by the arms and swinging the child down on the cot on the child's stomach. Specialist reviewed the video footage and the teacher is seen grabbing children by the arm and laying them on their stomach on 3 different occasions. Facility had already reviewed the footage upon the report being made to them and terminated the employee prior to the inspection. | |||
| 2019-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 9 6 year-old children, 2 7 year-old children and a 9 year-old child in Room 255 with a preschool teacher and 3 aides. Facility indicated some of the 6 year-old children returned this summer from public school and some aged out of the Pre-K classroom. Facility does not currently have approval for school-age. Facility shall submit a change of facilities request and supporting documentation to have school-age approval added. | |||
| 2019-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint regarding a teacher lifting a child, standing on their cot, by the arms and swinging the child down on the cot on the child's stomach. Specialist reviewed the video footage and the teacher is seen grabbing children by the arm and laying them on their stomach on 3 different occasions. Facility had already reviewed the footage upon the report being made to them and terminated the employee prior to the inspection. | |||
| 2019-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Office of Child Care received a complaint regarding a teacher lifting a child, standing on their cot, by the arms and swinging the child down on the cot on the child's stomach. Specialist reviewed the video footage and the teacher is seen grabbing children by the arm and laying them on their stomach on 3 different occasions. Facility had already reviewed the footage upon the report being made to them and terminated the employee prior to the inspection. | |||
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