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The Journey School

Columbia, MD · Howard County
Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD 21045
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Quick Facts

Capacity
85 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
4

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 772-6378
Robert Oliver Pl
Columbia, MD 21045
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
260028
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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The Journey School is a Licensed Child Care Center in Columbia MD, with a maximum capacity of 85 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 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's file. All corrections must be immediately submitted to the office.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a parent signature and date on a child's health assessment. Facility must immediately submit evidence to the office.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child as applicable. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a health care provider to obtain one.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence for each child of an immunization record showing the child has had immunizations appropriate for the child's age which meet the immunization guidelines set by MDH. Facility must immediately submit evidence of updated immunizations or an appointment to receive immunizations provided by a health care provider.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.11.03A Corrected
Findings: LS observed an infant's bottle in the handwashing sink indicating that the bottle was being washed or rinsed in the handwashing sink.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.11.04B Corrected
Findings: LS observed topical applications stored on top of the cubbies in Room C.
2026-05-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observed several food items being stored in lunch boxes in cubbies. Facility corrected on site. LS did not observe a thermometer in one refrigerator and observed one thermometer registering 50 degrees.
2025-08-12 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-07-09 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-06-10 Conversion 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form from the sample pulled to review. Facility must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately.
2025-06-10 Conversion 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a Health Inventory Part I signed and dated by the child's parent for one child from the sample pulled to review. Facility must immediately submit corrected form.
2025-06-10 Conversion 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider.
2025-06-10 Conversion 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe evidence of immunizations for one child from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of immunizations
2025-06-10 Conversion 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe a complete employee file maintained for the three administrators. Facility must immediately submit evidence of an employment medical evaluation being maintained in each file.

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