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Greater Montessori School
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About Greater Montessori School
Greater Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Frederick, 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Programs and care
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State record
Inspection reports for Greater Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.07.02A(1)
“An alleged incident was observed by a staff member and protective services were not contacted. Staff member notified Director and protective services were not contacted.”
- Mar 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
13A.16.08.03C(2)
“One staff member left a two-year old room to open the door of the facility for LS and two individuals waiting to be let in. This left the room out of ratio with 1 teacher and 8 two year olds, 2 toddlers.”
13A.16.08.02B
“LS observed one aide and one preschool teacher assigned to a group of infants. Staff stated they are assigned to this room every day until 11:00am without a qualified infant teacher.”
13A.16.07.06A
“One staff member has not been cleared or approved to work by the office of child care. Staff member has been working in a classroom since Monday 3/2/26.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“LS did not observe 2025 basic health and safety update for each aide.”
13A.16.06.09C
“LS did not observe 12 hours of continued training for 7 teachers for the previous full year. LS did not observe 2025 basic health and safety updates for all staff.”
13A.16.06.05C(3)
“LS did not observe 2025 basic health and safety update.”
13A.16.03.05B
“Staffing patterns do not reflect accurate staffing per staff members in attendance and staff statements.”
Mar 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS did not observe part 2 of health inventory for two children.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“LS did not observe part 1 of health inventory for one child.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS observed 4 children's emergency forms needing daily pickup information. LS observed 1 child's emergency form needing emergency contact information. LS observed 5 children's emergency forms needing physician information.”
13A.16.03.03B(4)
“LS did not observe written emergency and disaster drills for the last two years.”
13A.16.03.02E
“LS did not observe lead screenings or tests for 5 children in care.”
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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 May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greater Montessori School 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 Greater Montessori School's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Greater Montessori School?
Frederick, MD 21702.