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Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge

Ellicott City, MD 21043

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About Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge

Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge is a licensed child care center in Ellicott City, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge

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

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)

      “The program did not practice emergency disaster drills in 2025. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Five children did not have lead screenings. Please correct immediately and submit copies of lead screenings to the Office of Child Care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Seven emergency cards dd not have doctors information. Two emergency cards did not have authorized pick up. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected cards to the Office of Child Care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “Three children did not have parents portion of the health inventory. Two children did not have medicals. Two children did not have immunizations. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the required documents.”
  2. Nov 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “A staff member was observed pushing two toddlers on the carpet. Staff member is no longer employed.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.03A(1)

      “A staff member was observed pushing two toddlers on the carpet. Staff member is no longer employed.”
  3. Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “An aide started at the center on 11.11.24 and has not completed the aide orientation. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the certificate.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “Two teachers did not have approved training in their files. They completed 1.5 hour of training and will need 10.5 hours of approved training. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of training certificates.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “Two staff members did not have medicals on site. Please correct immediately and submit copes of medicals.”
  4. Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS did not observe current staffing patterns posted in Infant B, Toddler A/B, and 4B.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “A child was in the bathroom with another child and inappropriate touching occurred. Staff were not adequately supervising the bathroom during this time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.02A(1)

      “A child touched another child inappropriately in the bathroom. Staff did not report the incident to child protective services.”
  5. Nov 18, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS did not observe current staffing patterns posted in Infant B, Toddler A/B, and 4B.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “A child was in the bathroom with another child and inappropriate touching occurred. Staff were not adequately supervising the bathroom during this time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.02A(1)

      “A child touched another child inappropriately in the bathroom. Staff did not report the incident to child protective services.”

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 Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge

Is Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge licensed?

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

When was Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 5 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 Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge?

Ellicott City, MD 21043.

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