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First Lutheran Preschool

Ellicott City, MD · Howard County
3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Quick Facts

Capacity
66 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 465-5977
3604 Chatham Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Licensed Letter of Compliance Facility
Active License
License Number
153370
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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About the Provider

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Our mission is to serve God by serving God's children in a Christian environment that is safe, welcoming, and rich with opportunities to develop the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual gifts of every child placed in our care.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-20 Full 13A.17.03.04C Corrected
Findings: There are 4 children who do not have emergency contacts on their emergency forms, 14 children who are missing the physician information, 5 children do not have an authorized pick up person identified, 6 children need their emergency cards updated, and 3 children need their emergency cards signed by their parent/guardian
2026-05-20 Full 13A.17.03.04E Corrected
Findings: There are 4 children who are missing their 2nd lead test and 1 child who does not have any lead testing in their file.
2026-05-20 Full 13A.17.05.08F(2) Corrected
Findings: The stall walls in the children's bathrooms near the bottom of the stall walls are rusting and the paint is starting to flake
2025-08-21 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-05-29 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-05-09 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed 3 children in need of doctor's address and contact information on emergency form. Submit 3 corrections by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of Part II of health assessment for 1 child. Submit 1 correction by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.03.04E Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 children without lead test documentation. Submit 2 corrections by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS observed that the closure for the gate that leads directly to the parking lot does not fully secure and can be easily loosened. LS observed that resilient surfacing needs replenishing on side of play structure. Submit gate closure correction no later than 5/20/22. Submit resilient surfacing correction by 5/30/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: In the lunch room, LS observed a container of Clorox wipes in an open cabinet at a level accessible to children. Facility corrected during inspection by placing items at a level inaccessible to children. In Room 1, LS observed 1 hand sanitizer within reach of children near the desk doorway and 1 hand sanitizer within reach of children behind the sensory table. Facility corrected both during inspection by placing them in areas inaccessible to children. In Room 3, LS observed 1 package of baby wipes near the windows with a label to keep out of children's reach. Facility corrected by placing the item in an area inaccessible to children.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.10.04F Corrected
Findings: LS observed 1 unplugged socket near window in Room 1. Facility corrected during inspection by placing a socket cover. In Room 3, LS observed 1 uncovered socket under bulletin board. Facility corrected during inspection by placing a socket cover in the outlet. In the lunch room, LS observed 5 uncovered sockets. Submit correction for lunch room by 5/18/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of OCC medication authorization for 1 child. Submit correction by 5/23/22.
2022-05-16 Full 13A.17.11.04E(1)(c) Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 children with expired epi-pens. Facility immediately notified parents during inspection. Submit evidence of updated medications to OCC by 05/30/22.
2021-08-26 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: LS observed hazardous items in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children in room 2, 3, and the nursery room. Center is required to submit evidence that items are moved out of reach of children and/or stored in a locked cabinet prior to the start of the school year.

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