Georgetown Hill Child Care
WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed 5 Instances of Children's Emergency Forms Missing Various Combinations of the Following Information:…13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 5 instances of children's emergency forms missing various combinations of the following information: enrollment date, annual update, authorized pickup, physician information.
- LS Observed 3 Instances of Missing Health Inventory Part II Forms in the Children's Files.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed 2 Instances of Missing Lead Test Forms in the Children's Files.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed 1 Instance of a Missing Immunization Record in the Children's Files.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed the Refrigerator in the Infant 10A Room Had a Temperature of Around 45 Degrees F13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS observed the refrigerator in the Infant 10A room had a temperature of around 45 degrees F. The temperature was adjusted during the inspection.
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Teachers Who Fell Short of the 12 Hours of Continued Training for 2023-202413A.16.06.09C
Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of teachers who fell short of the 12 hours of continued training for 2023-2024. Facility is asked to submit additional training to make up these hours.
May 17, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That the Child Was Left Alone in the Classroom Without Any Additional Staff Members To…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing specialist confirmed that the child was left alone in the classroom without any additional staff members to supervise them for a few minutes.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That a Lapse in Supervision Caused a Child to Be Left Behind in Their Classroom While…13A.16.07.01
Licensing specialist confirmed that a lapse in supervision caused a child to be left behind in their classroom while the rest of the group went to the hallway bathroom.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That the Facility Did Not Call CPS After Being Informed of This Incident13A.16.07.02A(2)
Licensing specialist confirmed that the facility did not call CPS after being informed of this incident. LS spoke with the director over the phone and asked her to contact the agency to make the report as soon as possible.
- Facility Is Asked to Review Scenarios of Potential Abuse or Neglect That Could Constitute a Mandatory Report to the Appropriate Agency.13A.16.07.02C(2)
Apr 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That One Sink on the 3rd Floor Bathroom Was Not Able to Be Activated with the Motion…13A.16.05.08B
Licensing specialist observed that one sink on the 3rd floor bathroom was not able to be activated with the motion sensor. Facility is asked to examine this and place a work order for repairs if necessary.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of a Teacher Missing Their Continued Training Hours13A.16.06.09C
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a teacher missing their continued training hours. Facility is asked to submit a written statement about how this will be addressed.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of an Aide Missing Their Continued Training Hours13A.16.06.12B(1)
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of an aide missing their continued training hours. Facility is asked to submit a written statement about how this will be addressed.
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