Columbia Academy at King's Contrivance
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Medication Administration (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 13 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 202611 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- The Center Had a Child in Care with an Epi Pen Without a Medication Form13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
The center had a child in care with an epi pen without a medication form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication form to the Office of Child care.
- The Center Had a Child in Care with an Epi Pen Without a Medication Form13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
The center had a child in care with an epi pen without a medication form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication form to the Office of Child care.
- An Expired Epi Pen Was in the Center. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Chlld Care.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
- A Child Was in Care Without Immunizations and Medical13A.16.03.02A
A child was in care without immunizations and medical. A child was in care without immunizations, parents portion and medical. A child was in care without a medical. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- An Emergency Card Was Not Updated. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Corrected Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- Two Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of Lead Screenings to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.04E
- One Teacher Had 3.5 Hours of Training. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Chlld Care.13A.16.06.09C
- An Aide Was Hired in 8.2025 and Has Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
An aide was hired in 8.2025 and has not completed the Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
- The School Age Bathroom Did Not Have a Handwashing Sign Posted13A.16.11.03A
The school age bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- Room 107A Had a Refrigerator and the Thermometer Stated It Was 50 Degrees. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan.13A.16.12.05C(2)
- Room 106 C and Room 106 D Did Not Have Thermometers in the Refrigerator13A.16.12.05C(3)
Room 106 C and Room 106 D did not have thermometers in the refrigerator. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Staff Member Served a 2 Year Old Animal Crackers That Were Made with Milk13A.16.08.01B(2)
A staff member served a 2 year old animal crackers that were made with milk. The child has a dairy allergy. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care immediately.
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Two Year Old Class Went to the Bathroom and Then Left the Room13A.16.03.06E(1)
The two year old class went to the bathroom and then left the room, leaving a two year old in the bathroom unattended for a minute. The staff did not notify the Office of Child Care.