Fort Washington Forest Community Center
FILLMORE ROAD, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 11, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Observed Staffing Pattern Which Had Old Information with Old Staff13A.16.03.05B
Observed staffing pattern which had old information with old staff. Updated information and new staffing patterns and personnel list submitted.
- No Notification of Staff Meeting the Requirement or New Hired Employed.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Observed 2 Staff and the Director for the Facility Listed on the Staffing Pattern13A.16.08.02B
Observed 2 staff and the director for the facility listed on the staffing pattern. Licensing specialist did not have correct documentation for staff seen at the time of the site visit. Documentation was given to the specialist for the three staff observed while on site. the center does not meet the
- No Evidence of Proof of Cpr and First Aid.13A.16.10.02A(1)
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