Licensed Child Care Center
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Aya Center
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
Little Patuxent Parkway,
Columbia, MD 21044
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
257812
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
Aya Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 105 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a separate emergency form for one child; the emergency form included both siblings, LS did not observe a daily pick up person for one child. Facility must immediately submit a completed form for the sibling who is missing a form and a corrected form for the child with the incomplete form. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of a second lead test for each child and did not observe evidence of lead testing for one child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of the second lead test or evidence of an appointment with a health care provider to obtain a lead test. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe the emergency and disaster plan. Facility has an emergency and disaster plan that was developed by the administration. The director will look through her paperwork to try and locate the approved plan from the emergency preparedness training. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a written agreement for each child in the sample pulled to observe. Facility must immediately submit evidence of written agreements for each child missing one in their file. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form in the sample pulled to observe. Facility must immediately submit corrected forms to the office. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 in the sample pulled to observe. LS observed one form signed and dated by a parent objecting to lead testing for bona fide religious beliefs, without a doctor's signature. Facility must immediately submit a signed lead test certificate with the health care provider's signature in Box D and evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain lead testing for the children missing lead certificates. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that lunches are not being properly refrigerated. LS observed perishable items stored in lunchboxes that were in the cubbies. Lunches are being stored with ice packs and the perishable items are not being removed and placed in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a Health Assessment provided by the child's parent on an OCC form or approved form that meets all of the requirements. Facility must submit evidence of a Part 1 Health Inventory Parent Assessment immediately. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for one child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a change of operation that was submitted for review on September 11, 2023, but has not been reviewed and approved. Facility may not make operational changes until a new license has been received. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.11.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the director. The director stated that the parents apply all of the sunscreen products before arrival. Director acknowledged that a record is not being recorded after each application. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed children's lunches all being stored in the cubbies. The director stated that the parents are using bento lunch boxes and lunch kits that the manufacturer notes will keep food cold for several hours. LS did not observe any means of gauging this temperature for accuracy. Facility must provide a means to ensure all perishable items are being maintained at 40 degrees F. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required documents in each staff person's file. Facility must maintain a complete record that includes all of the required information at all times. Evidence of corrected files must be submitted immediately. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several rooms with operational changes that have not been approved by the office. LS also observed a newly constructed wall that will need to be inspected by the Fire Inspector. A Change in Child Care Facilities request must be approved before making the requested change. | |||
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