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The Young School Early Education Program

Columbia, MD 21046

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About The Young School Early Education Program

The Young School Early Education Program 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 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Young School Early Education Program

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Licensed and operating
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. Jan 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 4, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04I(1)

      “There is a window covering cord that is not secured and the mechanism to secure the cord is broken.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(1)

      “LS observed 3 children under the age of 2 in the Ocean Garden room. There were 4 staff present. LS was informed that the 3 toddler will be turning 2 during the month of December and have been in the room for approximately 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “3 staff did not complete the aide orientation within 6 months of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “2 aides did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “One child care teacher is short 3.5 hours of continued training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08A

      “LS observed toys in the sinks used for hand washing after diapering in Cedar Todfants, Cedar Toddler, Maple Toddlers, and Maple Todfants.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “A water fountain outside of the Ocean Cottage has a rusted push bar and is not in working condition. There is a metal pole that is a part of a screen barrier that is exposed in the bathroom in the meadow Cottage. There is a rug that is curling at the edges in the Ocean Garden room.”
  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04I(1)

      “There is a window covering cord that is not secured and the mechanism to secure the cord is broken.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(1)

      “LS observed 3 children under the age of 2 in the Ocean Garden room. There were 4 staff present. LS was informed that the 3 toddler will be turning 2 during the month of December and have been in the room for approximately 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “3 staff did not complete the aide orientation within 6 months of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “2 aides did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “One child care teacher is short 3.5 hours of continued training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08A

      “LS observed toys in the sinks used for hand washing after diapering in Cedar Todfants, Cedar Toddler, Maple Toddlers, and Maple Todfants.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “A water fountain outside of the Ocean Cottage has a rusted push bar and is not in working condition. There is a metal pole that is a part of a screen barrier that is exposed in the bathroom in the meadow Cottage. There is a rug that is curling at the edges in the Ocean Garden room.”
  4. Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(1)

      “OCC received a complaint that the Ocean Garden room has 12 children 3 of which are under the age of 1 with 2 staff. During the inspection it was reported that there were 3 children under the of 2 with 3 staff for a period of 5 days.”
  5. Jan 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.08B

      “A toilet in the Forest cottage appeared to be dirty on the toilet seat.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “Chipping peeling paint was observed in Oak Todfant and Mountain great room has chipping paint and a hole in the drywall on a back wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “Several children did not have updated immunization records available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Several children did not have lead test results available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”

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 Young School Early Education Program

Is The Young School Early Education Program licensed?

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

When was The Young School Early Education Program last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Young School Early Education Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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 Young School Early Education Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Young School Early Education Program?

Columbia, MD 21046.

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