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Aya Montessori

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Aya Montessori

Aya Montessori is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 2-12 across YCC, Primary, and Elementary Communities
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-12 across YCC, Primary, and Elementary Communities
ApproachFaith-based (Islamic), Montessori
Staff%100 Montessori-certified Teachers leading every environment
LanguagesArabic
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aya Montessori has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Aya Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(1)

      “LS did not observe the emergency and disaster plan. Facility has an emergency and disaster plan that was developed by the administration. The director will look through her paperwork to try and locate the approved plan from the emergency preparedness training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of a second lead test for each child and did not observe evidence of lead testing for one child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of the second lead test or evidence of an appointment with a health care provider to obtain a lead test.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a separate emergency form for one child; the emergency form included both siblings, LS did not observe a daily pick up person for one child. Facility must immediately submit a completed form for the sibling who is missing a form and a corrected form for the child with the incomplete form.”
  2. Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 in the sample pulled to observe. LS observed one form signed and dated by a parent objecting to lead testing for bona fide religious beliefs, without a doctor's signature. Facility must immediately submit a signed lead test certificate with the health care provider's signature in Box D and evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain lead testing for the children missing lead certificates.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form in the sample pulled to observe. Facility must immediately submit corrected forms to the office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03D

      “LS did not observe a written agreement for each child in the sample pulled to observe. Facility must immediately submit evidence of written agreements for each child missing one in their file.”
  3. Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04F(3)

      “It was reported that lunches are not being properly refrigerated. LS observed perishable items stored in lunchboxes that were in the cubbies. Lunches are being stored with ice packs and the perishable items are not being removed and placed in the refrigerator.”
  4. May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for one child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04A

      “LS did not observe evidence of a Health Assessment provided by the child's parent on an OCC form or approved form that meets all of the requirements. Facility must submit evidence of a Part 1 Health Inventory Parent Assessment immediately.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Aya Montessori

Is Aya Montessori licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Aya Montessori last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aya Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Aya Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aya Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (443) 459-1299 to ask.

What is Aya Montessori's phone number?

(443) 459-1299.

Where is Aya Montessori?

Columbia, MD 21044.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).