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Kiddie Academy of Columbia

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Kiddie Academy of Columbia

Kiddie Academy of Columbia 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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Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Columbia

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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

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 5 rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(3)

      “There is one child who does not have medication on site.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “There is one child who's parent did not sign the medication authorization form”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “There are 7 children missing the 2nd lead test and 1 missing the 1st lead testing. The program received the 1st lead test while the licensing specialist was on site.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “There is one child who is missing the health inventory part 1 completed by the parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “There are 4 children who have emergency contacts in other states not close by, 2 children have no emergency contacts (1 only listed the parents again instead of other people), 3 children did not have an authorized pick up person identified, and 2 children were missing the physician information.”
  2. Jun 17, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(4)

      “One staff member has a medical evaluation that is over 5 years old.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(2)

      “One staff medical did not indicate any ages of children the staff was capable of working with. Two medical evaluations did not have the physician name, address and phone number or stamp with the information included.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “LS reviewed staff files and observed that 4 staff were missing the orientations.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “LS observed the door room 1 was not able to close properly once it was opened.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS reviewed staff files and observed 4 staff medicals that were incomplete (physician stamp, ages of children, and one that was over 5 yrs old)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS reviewed child health records and one was missing the health assessment page one and two.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS reviewed emergency forms and observed 5 that were missing information (daily pickup and.or source of healthcare)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “LS reviewed children's files and observed that 8 files were missing one or both lead screening or tests.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.02C(1)

      “LS reviewed children's files and observed that 4 files were missing the consumer education pamphlet.”

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 Kiddie Academy of Columbia

Is Kiddie Academy of Columbia licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Columbia last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Columbia 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 Kiddie Academy of Columbia's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Columbia?

Columbia, MD 21044.

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