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Childery

Georgetown Hill @ Potomac Village

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 Maryland Accreditation.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
327
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
2 Critical8 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Medication Administration (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Facility States They Did Not Report the Scratches to the Child's Caregiver or Parents on the Day They Were Noticed13A.16.03.06D(2)

      Facility states they did not report the scratches to the child's caregiver or parents on the day they were noticed. Parents called the center later that night to inquire about what happened.

  2. Aug 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Children's Emergency Forms That Were Missing Information or Needed Updating13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist reviewed several children's emergency forms that were missing information or needed updating. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Medication Administration Forms That Were Missing the Parent Signature13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      Licensing Specialist observed several children's medication administration forms that were missing the parent signature. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Bottle of Benadryl Stored in a Ziploc Bag, Facility Is Asked to Obtain the Original Packaging.13A.16.11.04E(1)(b)
  3. Nov 17, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Licensing Specialists Received a Complaint About a Child Being Left Unattended Outside13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      Licensing Specialists received a complaint about a child being left unattended outside. Licensing Specialists reviewed camera footage that confirmed supervision was not maintained. Facility is reminded that head counts should be conducted upon entering the building before the doors close or before c

    • Licensing Specialists Reviewed the Video of the Incident and Confirmed That a Head Count Was Not Conducted Before…13A.16.07.06A

      Licensing Specialists reviewed the video of the incident and confirmed that a head count was not conducted before heading down the stairs. Facility is asked to put a head count reminder on the door.

  4. Sep 21, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Licensing Specialists Observed Lysol Wipes and Hand Sanitizer on a Counter Accessible to Children.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialists Observed at Least Three Child Files Who Were Missing Physician Information on the Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
    • Licensing Specialists Observed at Least Five Children Who Need Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
    • Licensing Specialists Observed Two Children Without Immunization Records-facility Was Able to Provide Records for One…13A.16.03.04G

      Licensing specialists observed two children without immunization records-facility was able to provide records for one of the children at the time of the inspection.