German School Washington DC
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 94
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to View the EpiPens for Children Because They Are Stored Downstairs in the Nurses Office13A.16.11.04E(2)
Licensing Specialist was unable to view the EpiPens for children because they are stored downstairs in the nurses office. Facility is reminded that the children's EpiPen should always be readily accessible in case of an emergency.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Emergency Forms That Were Missing Information and a Few Health Inventory Forms…13A.16.03.04A
Licensing Specialist reviewed several emergency forms that were missing information and a few health inventory forms that were done on the MCPS forms. Facility is asked to review all of their children's files and submit photographic evidence of all emergency forms being complete.
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Review All the Child Files Because They Are Kept in the Nurses Office13A.16.03.04B(1)
Licensing Specialist was unable to review all the child files because they are kept in the nurses office. Facility is informed that all children's files should be kept in the child care space.
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to View a Complete First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
Licensing Specialist was unable to view a complete first aid kit. Facility is asked to get a large thick gauze pad, ice packs, paper towels, soap, thermometer and wash cloths. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence once all items have been obtained.
May 17, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Office Door Was Locked and Licensing Specialist Was Informed That Staff Were Not…13A.16.03.04B(1)
At the time of the inspection the office door was locked and Licensing Specialist was informed that staff were not permitted to access the children's files. Emergency cards are in the rooms and Health records are with the school nurse in case of an emergency.
- Facility Is Asked to Submit a Current and Completed Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- Facility Is Asked to Submit Current Staffing Patterns to the Licensing Specialist as Well as Post Them in a Conspicuous Place.13A.16.03.05B
- At the Time of the Inspection the Director Was Absent and Access to Staff and Children's Files Were Denied to the Licensing Specialist.13A.16.17.02C
Mar 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- No Emergency Escape Plans Made or Posted, Facility Is Asked to Submit Those via Email.13A.16.10.01A(4)
- Facility Has No Way to Safely Store Food and Milk13A.16.12.04B
Facility has no way to safely store food and milk, Facility needs to add fridge to this side of the building to safely store children's food and milk. Facility can submit proof of fridge instillation via email.
Mar 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Facility Self-reported an Incident Disclosing That a Staff Member Took a Child Into the Staff Bathroom13A.16.07.06A
Facility self-reported an incident disclosing that a staff member took a child into the staff bathroom. Facility is reminded that this is not ensuring the safety and security of children.
- The Office of Child Care Received a Complaint and Several Supporting Documents Stating That a Teacher Took a Child Into…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The Office of Child Care received a complaint and several supporting documents stating that a teacher took a child into a staff bathroom, facility is reminded that this is not appropriate supervision of children.