Bethesda Community School
HONEYWELL LN, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Facility Has Attendance Records for the Current Year13A.16.03.03A(2)
Licensing specialist observed that the facility has attendance records for the current year, but their records only go back 1 year at most. Facility is now informed that these records must be maintained for at least 2 years.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Facility Has Records of the Fire Drills13A.16.03.03B(4)
Licensing specialist observed that the facility has records of the fire drills, but the emergency drills were not specified as part of this. LS informed the facility of the sample drill log found on the OCC website and their requirement to document E/D drills at least twice a year.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Children's Lead Forms That Did Not Indicate the Test Results13A.16.03.04E
Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of children's lead forms that did not indicate the test results. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Jun 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Peeling Chipping Paint Was Observed in Building 1 - Especially on the Window Sills.13A.16.05.05C(1)
- Refrigerator Needs Thermometer.13A.16.12.05C(3)
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