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The Journey School

Columbia, MD 21045

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About The Journey School

The Journey 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Journey School

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Licensed and operating
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 19, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04F(3)

      “LS observed several food items being stored in lunch boxes in cubbies. Facility corrected on site. LS did not observe a thermometer in one refrigerator and observed one thermometer registering 50 degrees.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04B

      “LS observed topical applications stored on top of the cubbies in Room C.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.03A

      “LS observed an infant's bottle in the handwashing sink indicating that the bottle was being washed or rinsed in the handwashing sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence for each child of an immunization record showing the child has had immunizations appropriate for the child's age which meet the immunization guidelines set by MDH. Facility must immediately submit evidence of updated immunizations or an appointment to receive immunizations provided by a health care provider.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child as applicable. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a health care provider to obtain one.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a parent signature and date on a child's health assessment. Facility must immediately submit evidence to the office.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's file. All corrections must be immediately submitted to the office.”
  2. Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS did not observe a complete employee file maintained for the three administrators. Facility must immediately submit evidence of an employment medical evaluation being maintained in each file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “LS did not observe evidence of immunizations for one child from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of immunizations”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS did not observe a Health Inventory Part I signed and dated by the child's parent for one child from the sample pulled to review. Facility must immediately submit corrected form.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form from the sample pulled to review. Facility must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately.”

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 The Journey School

Is The Journey School licensed?

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

When was The Journey School last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Journey School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 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 The Journey School's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Journey School?

Columbia, MD 21045.

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