Casa De Montessori
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904Childery 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
- 70
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That 3 Aides Did Not Have the Required Training Hours.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- The Facility Did Not Complete Emergency Disaster Drills for 2024.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Dec 13, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Only Observed 6 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Teachers with the 12 Hours of Training Required.13A.16.06.09C
- Ls Did Not Observe 6 Hours of the Required Training From Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Nov 28, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That Medication (Epi Pen) Was Present Without the Required Medication Authorization Form Needed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed That 2 Children Were Missing Part of Their Health Inventory Forms.13A.16.03.04A
- Licensing Specialist Observed That All Childcare Staff Had Not Taken the Initial Health and Safety Training.13A.16.03.05C
- Licensing Specialist Observed That One Aide Has Not Completed the Required Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
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