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Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance

Columbia, MD 21046

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About Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance

Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 20, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05C(3)

      “Room 106 C and Room 106 D did not have thermometers in the refrigerator. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05C(2)

      “Room 107A had a refrigerator and the thermometer stated it was 50 degrees. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)

      “An expired epi pen was in the center. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Chlld Care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)

      “The center had a child in care with an epi pen without a medication form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication form to the Office of Child care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “The center had a child in care with an epi pen without a medication form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication form to the Office of Child care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.03A

      “The school age bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “An aide was hired in 8.2025 and has not completed the Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “One teacher had 3.5 hours of training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Chlld Care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Two 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

      “An emergency card was not updated. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the corrected emergency card.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “A child was in care without immunizations and medical. A child was in care without immunizations, parents portion and medical. A child was in care without a medical. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.”
  2. Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01B(2)

      “A staff member served a 2 year old animal crackers that were made with milk. The child has a dairy allergy. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care immediately.”
  3. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.03.06E(1)

      “The two year old class went to the bathroom and then left the room, leaving a two year old in the bathroom unattended for a minute. The staff did not notify the Office of Child Care.”

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 King's Contrivance

Is Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance licensed?

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

When was Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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 Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance?

Columbia, MD 21046.

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