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The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia
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About The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia
The United Way Y Early Learning Center in 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
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Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 14, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
13A.16.08.08A(2)
“Child care staff member was found asleep while in charge of a group of children that included 4 toddlers with no other staff member present. .”
13A.16.08.08A(1)
“Child care staff member was found asleep while in charge of a group of children that included 4 toddlers with no other staff member present,”
13A.16.08.03C(1)
“Center director self reported that a child care staff member was found asleep while in charge of a group of children. There was one qualified staff member present with 4 toddlers.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“Center director self reported that a child care staff member was found asleep while in charge of a group of children. LS observed a video showing a staff member asleep for a duration of 8 minutes before another staff member awakens the staff that was sleeping.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Center director self reported that a child care staff member was found asleep while in charge of a group of children. LS observed a video showing a staff member asleep for a duration of 8 minutes before another staff member awakens the staff that was sleeping.”
Aug 31, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“Center director self reported that a staff member picked up a child and took the child out of the classroom and put the child onto the floor in an aggressive manner. LS observed video of the reported incident. LS observed a staff member pick up a child who appeared to be kicking and crying while being picked up. LS observed the staff member putting the child on the ground outside of the classroom.”
13A.16.07.03A(2)
“Center director self reported that a staff member picked up a child and took the child out of the classroom and put the child onto the floor in an aggressive manner. LS observed video of the reported incident. LS observed a staff member pick up a child who appeared to be kicking and crying while being picked up. LS observed the staff member putting the child on the ground outside of the classroom.”
Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
13A.16.08.02B
“It was reported that an aide goes into room 107, infants, in the afternoons to close when needed.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“It was reported that an aide goes into room 107, infants, in the afternoons to close when needed.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed the staffing patterns posted were incorrect. Room 107's staffing pattern was incorrect during inspection.”
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.09.01A(2)
“OCC received a complaint that children are left in the buggy while staff are cleaning the classroom.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“The Regional Director for the Y was present at the center. She has previously been cleared for another region, but the OCC was not notified that she would be at this site.”
Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.05.12D
“There are 2 wide gaps in the metal playground fencing. One has a space of 5 inches that is near a metal shed on the playground.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“There are two areas of drywall/paint repair in room 111.”
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FAQ
Questions about The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia
Is The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 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 United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is The United Way Y Early Learning Center in Columbia?
Columbia, MD 21046.