Colesville Child Care
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Facility Explained That a Child Was Left Outside for Less Then a Minuet During the Transition and Was Instantly Noticed…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Facility explained that a child was left outside for less then a minuet during the transition and was instantly noticed by another teacher and the child was recovered.
- The Facility Explained That During the Transition From Outside to the Inside a Child Was Left Behind for Less Then A…13A.16.08.07A
The facility explained that during the transition from outside to the inside a child was left behind for less then a minuet and was instantly noticed by another teacher and the child was recovered and returned.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Was Told That Parents Are Asked to Sign Child in and Staff Then Walk Children to Their Classrooms, LS Was Also Told…13A.16.07.04A
LS was told that parents are asked to sign child in and staff then walk children to their classrooms, LS was also told that parents have access to classrooms only on special occasions such as Birthdays and special events.
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