Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
PinoThompson, Monica
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
Thunder Hill Road,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
150204
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NAFCC
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
PinoThompson, Monica is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Monitoring | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed the emergency forms and found 2 that are overdue for annual updates. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The master bedroom and daughter's bedroom contain a large amount of clothing and combustible items which can cause a fire hazard. Two of the kitchen counters contain a large amount of household items, making them unusual. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.05.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The home did not pass today's fire inspection. The fire marshal is concerned about the large amount of combustible items in the bedrooms, general housekeeping inside and outside of the home, access to the kitchen, access to the heat pump and breaker box. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.05.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: There are toys and outdoor equipment has been rearranged but still blocks the a/c unit and stacked on top of and around the inverter. Near the second door, unused fencing, the trashcan recycling the rain water, gardening tools such as shovels, rakes, are watering cans are stacked in a pile, accessible to children. An open bag of soil is resting on a flower pot. Toys are strewn about the edges of the sidewalk on top of potted plants and in the bushes. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.07.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: All areas of the home were observed by LS and the Fire Marshal. The provider did not pass today's fire inspection. There are still curtains attached to the ceiling with push pins hanging throughout the home that are in reach of children posing a choking and suffocation hazard. Children were observed playing on the electrical box outside. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child came into the playroom and was standing between the front door and the screen door. The sliding door to the main room got closed. The provider and co-provider were not aware that the child was not in the main room with them. LS returned the child to the main room with the provider. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: In the common space outside, children were observed climbing and sitting on the green electrical box. LS and the fire marshal instructed the Co-Provider to not allow the children to play on the box. The Co-Provider had the children get off of the box at that time. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.09.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child size round table was observed for children's use. The table is missing a leg, and is being held up on that side by resting on a shelf. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.10.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There are curtains attached to the ceiling with push pins hanging throughout the home that are in reach of children posing a choking and suffocation hazard. One curtain was removed, exposing floor-to-ceiling shelving filled with craft materials, recycled items, and toys. The shelving is bowing from the weight of the items. All curtains needs to removed and items behind the curtains need to be stored in manner that does not pose a safety hazard to the children. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Other | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: The fire marshal conducted an inspection today. The home did not pass the fire inspection. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Other | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency form for one child does not have at least one emergency contact. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Other | 13A.15.05.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The kitchen is off limits to children but the provider provides lunch to the children. The countertops are not accessible for use in the kitchen. The dining room table is used for lunch prep. The table is covered with papers, kitchen appliances, and other items, making it inaccessible for children to use. The provider is using sheets and curtains to block items stored along the walls and windows. Items are stored up to the ceiling behind the curtains/sheets. Near the kitchen, a shelf is stacked with binders and items resting on top. A mini kitchen in the playroom has papers and containers stacked on top. Shelving throughout the home contains papers, toys, and materials stacked on top, creating a risk of items falling on the children. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Other | 13A.15.05.04A(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: The family room connects to the dining room in an L shape. There is only approximately 4 feet of space for the children to use through the middle of these rooms. The rooms are lined with 3 couches, 3 child size tables, dining room chairs used to block access to the dining area, and high chairs. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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