Gheorghe Ilie
BALFOUR DR, 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.3 / 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). 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)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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 3 Instances of Lead Test Forms That Needed an Additional Test Result or Were Missing.13A.15.03.04C
Feb 7, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Instances of Children in Need of a Lead Test. Provider Is Asked to Follow Up with the Parents About This.13A.15.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Hot Water Temperature in the Bathroom Reaches 140 Degrees F13A.15.05.01E
Licensing specialist observed that the hot water temperature in the bathroom reaches 140 degrees F. Provider is asked to adjust the temperature to not exceed 120 degrees F.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Table with Chipped Paint13A.15.05.05A
Licensing specialist observed a table with chipped paint, part of the wooden swing set is broken and exposed, and that the provider has a fill and drain plastic pool for use in the summer time. Provider is asked to remove or replace the table, cover the broken part of the swing set, and make the poo
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Written Emergency and Disaster Plan Had Not Been Updated Since 201913A.15.10.01A(4)
Licensing specialist observed that the written emergency and disaster plan had not been updated since 2019. The provider signed and dated it during the inspection. Corrected.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the First Aid Kit Was Using Foam Soap13A.15.10.01H(1)
Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was using foam soap. The provider did not have any fragrance free liquid options to replace it with during the inspection. Provider is asked to purchase liquid fragrance free soap and add it to the first aid kit.
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