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Happy Hands Learning Center

MONTGOMERY AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
18
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Oct 10, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Oct 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed 5 Instances of Missing or Incomplete Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed 1 Instance of a Blank Health Inventory Part 1 Form.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
    • LS Observed 2 Instances Lead Forms That Were Missing or in Need of an Additional Test.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS Observed 1 Instance of an Uncapped Electrical Outlet in Room C/D of the Child Care Area.13A.16.10.04F
    • LS Observed That the Written Daily Schedule Has Breakfast at 7:30am, Lunch at 11am, and Afternoon Snack at 3pm13A.16.12.01C

      LS observed that the written daily schedule has breakfast at 7:30am, lunch at 11am, and afternoon snack at 3pm. Facility is asked to adjust the starting times so they fall within 3 hours of each other.

  2. Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Staff Members in Need of Updated MD and FBI Fingerprints13A.16.03.05C

      Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of staff members in need of updated MD and FBI fingerprints. In addition, a recently hired staff member also needs to have their fingerprints done. Facility is asked to submit background check receipts with the reference numbers to the OCC as soon as possibl

  3. Nov 30, 20238 Findings8 Important
    • Facility Is Asked to Submit Original Notarized Release of Information Forms and Privacy Rights Forms for All Staff.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Fire Certificate for the Center Has Expired13A.16.02.03C(4)

      Licensing specialist observed that the fire certificate for the center has expired. Facility stated that they were going to schedule an inspection. Facility is asked to submit their new fire certificate once it is acquired.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Facility Uses an App to Track Attendance13A.16.03.03A(2)

      Licensing specialist observed that the facility uses an app to track attendance. Facility was unable to bring up the results during the inspection. Facility is asked to start keeping a physical record of attendance.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Written Record of Fire and Disaster Drills Went Up to 202113A.16.03.03B(4)

      Licensing specialist observed that the written record of fire and disaster drills went up to 2021. Facility stated that they have been practicing these drills, but not recording the results. Facility is reminded to record these drills on the log.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 4 Instances of Children's Emergency Cards in Need of Annual Updates13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing specialist observed 4 instances of children's emergency cards in need of annual updates. Facility is asked to follow-up with the parents about this..

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of a Child's File Missing the Health Inventory Forms (Part 1, 2, Lead,…13A.16.03.04D(3)

      Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's file missing the health inventory forms (Part 1, 2, Lead, Immunizations). Facility stated that it was because they were on old forms and the parents were in the process of updating them.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Instances of Children's Files Missing One or More of the Required Lead Testing Results13A.16.03.04E

      Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of children's files missing one or more of the required lead testing results. Facility is asked to follow-up with the parents about this.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the Cribs in Room A Were Situated Too Close to Each Other Without Any Barriers In…13A.16.09.04E(2)

      Licensing specialist observed that the cribs in room A were situated too close to each other without any barriers in between them. Facility is asked to review the COMAR spacing requirements and rearrange them accordingly.

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