Fellowship Christian School
WARING STATION RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Cabinets That Were Not Locked or the Locks Were Broken and the Cabinets Had…13A.17.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed several cabinets that were not locked or the locks were broken and the cabinets had cleaning wipes accessible to children.
Feb 16, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Files Missing Evidence of Appropriate Lead Screening/lead Test.13A.17.03.02D
- Licensing Specialist Observed Some Emergency Forms Missing Authorized Pick -Up for Emergency and Child's Physician…13A.17.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed some emergency forms missing authorized pick -up for emergency and child's physician information on several emergency forms.
- The Operator Did Not Report in a Timely Manner When Employee Ended employment. Corrected at Time of Inspection.13A.17.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Peeling Paint and Cracks in Some of the Outdoor Playground Equipment13A.17.05.12E
Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint and cracks in some of the outdoor playground equipment. Center is currently using tape to cover some of the cracks on the playground equipment.
- One Employee's Medical Evaluation Was Not Current ( 2013). One Employee Will Need to Updated Their Medical Evaluation by 5/2019.13A.17.06.04A(4)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Expired Medication ( 9/2023).13A.17.11.04E(1)(a)
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