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The Preschool at Garrison Forest

Owings Mills, MD 21117

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About The Preschool at Garrison Forest

The Preschool at Garrison Forest is a licensed child care center in Owings Mills, 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 The Preschool at Garrison Forest

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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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. Apr 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12E

      “Licensing specialist observed chipping paint, rust and a hole on some metal parts of the playground equipment. Please correct this immediately.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Three emergency forms lacked the child's physician's information. One form lacked both the child's physician's information and emergency contact information, and another form was missing the child's physician's information, signature, and date. Please correct this by sending copies of the updated emergency forms to the specialist.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.02.03C(4)

      “Last fire inspection was completed in May 2024. Please correct this by sending a copy of the recent fire inspection report as soon as it is completed.”
  2. May 19, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “One medication authorization form was missing parental authorization. Correct immediately.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “First aid kit was missing fragrance free soap and washcloths. Corrected on site - the director ordered missing items and gave this specialist a receipt of purchase during the inspection.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.01A(1)

      “Daily schedule was not posted in room 5. Corrected on site when the room 5 teacher posted a written schedule.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      “LS observed an unapproved substitute in room 9. The substitute was fingerprinted for the school and approved for another location associated with the school but not for this center. Correct immediately.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “LS observed an unapproved substitute in room 9. The substitute was fingerprinted for the school and approved for another location associated with the school but not for this center. Correct immediately.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.05.07B

      “LS observed only 2 drinking water sources at the center - a water fountain on the first floor and a water cooler on the second floor. Correct immediately.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “The office has not been notified about the addition of the new substitute. The substitute was covering for an absent teacher in room 9 during this inspection. Please correct by submitting an updated OCC 1203 and required documentation for the substitute.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “LS observed no record of completed 3 hour BHS course for one teacher, missing copies of ID for 2 employees, no record of completed staff orientation for 2 substitutes, expired medical evaluation for an aide, missing files for multiple volunteers, and no criminal background check results for the most of staff and volunteers. Correct immediately.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed missing lead test results for 4 children. Correct immediately.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS observed multiple emergency forms were missing this information: child physician's information, emergency contact information, and authorized pick-up information. Correct immediately.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS observed that children in room 6 and room 7 are taken for activities to a little gym. However, according to room 6 and room 7 online rosters, children were still accounted to their rooms. Corrected on site; the director sent an email to staff during this inspection regarding moving children to a separate online roster for the time of the activity. LS received a copy of that email during the inspection.”

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 Preschool at Garrison Forest

Is The Preschool at Garrison Forest licensed?

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

When was The Preschool at Garrison Forest last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Preschool at Garrison Forest 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 The Preschool at Garrison Forest's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Preschool at Garrison Forest?

Owings Mills, MD 21117.

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