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Columbia Montessori School

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Columbia Montessori School

Columbia Montessori School 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Inspection reports for Columbia Montessori School

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Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 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 29, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “LS reviewed medications present at the facility and found 2 with incomplete forms. LS reviewed Allergy Action plan for one child that was missing parent signatures and facility receipt.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “LS was not able to review trainings for one teacher (SF) 2024-25. LS reviewed 10 hours for SF during the 2025-26 period.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(2)

      “LS was not able to review the director's trainings for 2024-25 or 2025-26.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “LS was not able to review the director's trainings for 2024-25 or 2025-26.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS reviewed children files and found 15 with either missing or incomplete emergency forms, 7 missing either one or both lead tests,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “LS reviewed children files and found 7 missing either one or both lead tests,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “LS reviewed children files and found 15 with either missing or incomplete emergency forms, 7 missing either one or both lead tests,”
  2. May 1, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)

      “LS observed the emergency and disaster plan has not been updated since 2023.”
    • Safe sleep

      13A.16.09.04A(1)

      “LS observed room 2 has mats that are worn at the corners exposing the inside sponge material.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(2)

      “Steff medicals are missing TB screening or testing to verify they are free from communicable TB.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “Two staff files were missing evidence of Staff Orientation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04I(3)

      “LS reviewed a percentage of the children's files. Three children had medication administration forms that were incomplete. One child had an expired medication administration form.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS reviewed a percentage of children's files. One child was missing a Part II Health Assessment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Ls reviewed a percentage of the children's files. Five children had incomplete emergency cards including missing an authorized pick up person and one child's emergency card was missing an enrollment date.”

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 Montessori School

Is Columbia Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Columbia Montessori School last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbia Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 Montessori School's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Columbia Montessori School?

Columbia, MD 21044.

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