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Greater Montessori School

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Greater Montessori School

Greater 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Greater Montessori School

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Status
Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “LS observed cleaning supplies under a bathroom sink. Corrected at the time of inspection.”
  2. Oct 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS did not observe evidence of criminal background check results for all staff. LS did not observe updated criminal background results for two staff. LS did not observe updated medical reports for 1 staff person. LS was informed that the criminal background check results are maintained by the owner off site. Staff employment records must be maintained at the facility where they may be viewed by the office and those required to do so.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born after January 15, 2015. 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 submit evidence of corrected forms immediately.”
  3. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Greater Montessori School

Is Greater Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Greater Montessori School last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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 Greater Montessori School's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Greater Montessori School?

Columbia, MD 21044.

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