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Lidya Dema

NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
7
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Jan 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Only Observed 7 Hours of Continued Training.13A.15.06.02B(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe an Emergency and Disaster Plan or Log.13A.15.10.01A(3)
  2. Jan 26, 202410 Findings10 Important
    • The License Specialist Observed the 2nd Page of 5 Emergency Forms Did Not Indicate the Medical Status of the Children.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • The License Specialist Observed an Infant Resident Living in the Home That Was Not Reported to Our Office.13A.15.03.05C(1)
    • The License Specialist Observed an Infant Resident Living in the Home That Was Not Reported to Our Office.13A.15.03.05E
    • The License Specialist Observed That the Fire Permit Expired on 11/30/2022.13A.15.05.01A
    • The License Specialist Observed 2 Mice in the Upper Level of the Home.13A.15.05.01C
    • The License Specialist Observed 4 Children Sleeping in Cribs Over 1 Year Old.13A.15.05.06C(1)
    • The License Specialist Did Not Observe Permission Given by Parents for Children Over 12 Months Old to Sleep in a Crib.13A.15.05.06D
    • The License Specialist Observed 4 Children Sleeping in Cribs with Blankets.13A.15.05.06F
    • The License Specialist Did Not Observe a Health and Safety Certificate for the Provider13A.15.06.02A(4)

      The license specialist did not observe a Health and Safety certificate for the provider. The provider indicated that she did not take the training.

    • The License Specialist Observed Expired First Aid CPR Certification (May 2023) From the Provider and Her 2 Additional Adults.13A.15.06.02D(1)

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