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Crestview Montessori School

WESTERN AVENUE, BETHESDA, MD 20816Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
25
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jun 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed 1 Instance of an Uncapped Electrical Outlet.13A.16.10.04F
  2. Jul 31, 20248 Findings8 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Emergency Forms That Needed at Least 1 Person Designated as an Emergency…13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of emergency forms that needed at least 1 person designated as an emergency authorized pickup. Facility is asked to have the parents fill out this information.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Instances of Ether Missing or Incomplete Health Inventory Part 1 Forms13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of ether missing or incomplete health inventory part 1 forms. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of a Missing Lead Form. Facility Is Asked to Follow Up with the Parents About This.13A.16.03.04E
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Facility Did Not Have a List of the Emergency Phone Numbers Aside Form 91113A.16.10.01C

      Licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have a list of the emergency phone numbers aside form 911. Facility is asked to acquire these emergency numbers and post them in the center.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the First Aid Kit Was Using Foam Soap and Only Had 1 Out of the 2 Required Flexible…13A.16.10.02E

      Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was using foam soap and only had 1 out of the 2 required flexible gauze rolls. Facility is asked to acquire liquid fragrance free soap and 1 additional gauze roll for the first aid kit.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of an Exposed Electrical Outlet13A.16.10.04F

      Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of an exposed electrical outlet. The director placed a covering over this outlet during the inspection.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Faciality Does Not Provide Milk for the Children13A.16.12.01A(2)

      Licensing specialist observed that the faciality does not provide milk for the children. Facility is asked to maintain a supply of 1% low-fat milk to offer the children during meals.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Written Daily Schedules Either Don't Specify and AM Snack Time or Exceed the 3…13A.16.12.01C

      Licensing specialist observed that the written daily schedules either don't specify and AM snack time or exceed the 3 hour limit between lunch and PM snack. Fancily is asked to update the schedules so that time periods for all meals and snacks are written on the schedule and that the start times all

  3. Jul 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Center Did Not Have a List of Emergency Phone Numbers Aside From 91113A.16.10.01C

      Licensing specialist observed that the center did not have a list of emergency phone numbers aside from 911. Facility is asked to acquire a list of these phone numbers and to post it in their center.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of an Exposed Electrical Outlet. The Director Placed a Cap in This Outlet During the Inspection.13A.16.10.04F
  4. Jul 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Fencing for the Outside Deck Area Presents a Potential Hazard Due to the Spacing…13A.16.05.12D

      Licensing Specialist observed that the fencing for the outside deck area presents a potential hazard due to the spacing of the wooden fencing. The spacing was large enough for the licensing specialist to fit their leg through. Licensing specialist recommended to place netting behind the fence to pre

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That There Was Not a Handwashing Procedure Posted at the Hand Washing Sinks in the Main Area.13A.16.11.03A

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