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Chesterbrook Academy - Germantown

CRYSTAL ROCK DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
138
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Mar 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 11, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure the Whereabouts of Each Child in Attendance Was Known at All Times.13A.16.03.03B(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Several Rooms with Peeling Paint on Walls and Floor Molding Trim.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • Some Employees Were Missing the Approved Basic Health and Safety Training That Was Due Within 90 Days of Their Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • Some Employees Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation That Was Due Withing 6 Months of Their Hire Date.13A.16.06.12C
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure That Each Child Received Adequate Supervision and Care at All Times Which Is Appropriate To…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The operator did not ensure that each child received adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.

  2. Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two Rooms, Room 7 and Room 3 with Two Aides in Charge of the Groups.13A.16.08.02B
  3. Jun 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • The Operator Did Not Maintain / Follow Procedures to Ensure That the Whereabouts of Each Child in Attendance Was Known at All Times.13A.16.03.03B(1)
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure That Each Child Received Adequate Supervision and Care at All Times Which Is Appropriate To…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The operator did not ensure that each child received adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.

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