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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

Watchful Eye Daycare 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

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Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.02C

      “The full plan was not completed every 3 months. The program has developed a plan of action and supplied it to the licensing specialist for correction on site.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.09.02A

      “There were no primaries identified in the infant/toddler rooms. This was corrected while on site.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.01A(2)

      “The school age room did not have a schedule posted. This was corrected on site.”
  2. Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS observed two children's emergency forms needing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or health care provider. Facility will correct and send evidence.”
  5. Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03C(2)

      “LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03C(1)

      “LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      “LS observed an aide being used as a sub assigned to a group of 7 children. The intended assigned staff member did not show up to work. The group included 6 two year olds and 1 child under two. LS observed 5 toddlers and 2 infants with two staff members in an infant classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “LS observed two wood planks at the barrier of the playground area that are loose with nails showing. LS observed a tree swing/seat that has extra rope hanging. Facility will correct and send evidence.”

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 Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

Is Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia licensed?

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

When was Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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 Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia?

Columbia, MD 21044.

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