Columbia Academy School
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20269 Findings9 Important
- A Child Was in Care Without a Medical13A.16.03.02A
A child was in care without a medical. Three children were in care without a lead screening. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of documents.
- A Child Was Missing Authorized Pick Up and Parents Signature and Date13A.16.03.04C
A child was missing authorized pick up and parents signature and date. Four children did not have doctors information on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the corrected emergency cards.
- Four Employees Did Not Have Center Orientation in File. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.02
- Six Employees Were in Employed Without Medicals. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of the Medicals to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Two Preschools Teachers Did Not Complete the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.09A(5)
Two preschools teachers did not complete the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- Two School Age Teachers Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.10A
Two school age teachers did not have Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the training certificates.
- Four Teachers Did Not Have the Annual Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.10C(3)
Four teachers did not have the annual basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the training certificates.
- An Aide Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within the 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)
An aide did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training within the 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificate.
- Two Aides Did Not Have the Annual Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
Two aides did not have the annual Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the training certificates.
Dec 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Capacity if Approved for a Group of 3013A.16.04.01B
The capacity if approved for a group of 30. At time of inspection there were 31 children in the cafeteria. Director was able to move a child at time of inspection to another group so the program was in compliant.
- Seven Staff Members Did Not Have Medicals on Site at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.04A(1)
Seven staff members did not have medicals on site at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit copies of medicals to the Office of Child Care.
- Severn Teachers Did Not Have 12 Hours of Continued Training. Please Submit Copies of Training Certificates as Soon as Completed.13A.16.06.10C(1)