Maryam Geramifar
FOREST BROOK ROAD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Provider Will Need to Cut Cable Cord Hanging From the Back of the of the House.13A.15.10.02
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Bathroom's Hot Water Temperature Exceeded 120 Degrees.13A.15.05.01E
Jul 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Broken Fence Outside That Could Be Dangerous for Children While Outside Playing.13A.15.05.05A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Items in the Crib While Children Were Sleeping13A.15.05.06F
Licensing Specialist observed items in the crib while children were sleeping. The specialist observed, pillows, toys, birpie cloths, and a hanging toy. Specialist discussed what she saw with the provider, and the provider corrected it on site.
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