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Greater Montessori School

Columbia, MD 21045

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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 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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Inspection reports for Greater Montessori School

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

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

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “Two children have medications indicated in the files that are not present. One child has 2 medications listed on an allergy action plan but only one of the medications are present. One child's medication form is missing the facility receipt signature.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “Outdoor water fountain is laying on the ground. Looks as if it has fallen off the pipes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Five of the reviewed files were missing lead screening or test.”
  2. May 16, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “LS reviewed training for all staff. Nine aides were missing evidence of training for 1 or both years of training reviewed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “Six aides have not completed the basic health and safety training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “LS reviewed staff training at inspection. Nine teachers were missing evidence of training and professional development plans for 1 or both years reviewed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(3)

      “LS was unable to review BHS updates for the director at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(2)

      “LS was unable to review professional development plan for the director at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “LS was unable to review continued training for the director at the time of inspection.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.06.03A

      “LS received personnel list on 5.16.25 with additional staff that had not previously been reported but had a start date of 4.22.25. LS confirmed staff was present at the inspection and had been working since 4.22.25. One addition staff was present at the inspection and was confirmed to have been working in the facility since 5.12.25 and was not reported to the office. Facility gave LS documents at the inspection to clear that employee.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “LS confirmed at the inspection the associated parties and was to remove 4 staff that are no longer working at the facility.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS received personnel list on 5.16.25 with additional staff that had not previously been reported but had a start date of 4.22.25. LS confirmed staff was present at the inspection and had been working since 4.22.25. One addition staff was present at the inspection and was confirmed to have been working in the facility since 5.12.25 and was not reported to the office. Facility gave LS documents at the inspection to clear that employee.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS reviewed six children's files that were missing either one or both lead forms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “LS reviewed 6 children's files that were missing lead forms with one or both lead screenings.”

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 June 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater 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 Greater Montessori School's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Greater Montessori School?

Columbia, MD 21045.

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