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Childery

Parents of Preschoolers, Inc.

ROCKVILLE PIKE BLDG 64, BETHESDA, MD 20892Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
144
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Mar 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical8 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Mar 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Observed a File That Is Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • The Director Is Missing the 45 Infant and Toddler Curriculum Training as Required by This Regulation13A.16.06.06A

      The director is missing the 45 infant and toddler curriculum training as required by this regulation. The director stated that she will sign up for the training and take it over the weekend.

  2. Feb 28, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • The Center Did Not Report an Incident to the Office Within 24 Hours on February 513A.16.03.06C(3)

      The center did not report an incident to the office within 24 hours on February 5, 2025, where a child was treated by a medical professional.

    • The Facility Did Not Inform the Office About the Termination of a Staff Member Who Ended Their Employment on February 24, 2025.13A.16.03.06A(2)
  3. Aug 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One or More Emergency Information Missing as Required by This Regulation13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist observed one or more emergency information missing as required by this regulation. Please review all the children's files to ensure all forms are completely filled out.

    • Licensing Specialist Only Observed 3 Hours of Training for an Aide.13A.16.06.12B(1)
  4. Aug 11, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • The Office Child Care Was Not Notified About the Start Day of an Employee.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • The Office Child Care Was Not Notified About the End Dare of at Least 3 Employees.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Infant That Had Fell Asleep on a Mat While While Lying on His Tummy in Room 147A13A.16.09.04G

      Licensing Specialist observed an infant that had fell asleep on a mat while while lying on his tummy in Room 147A. During the inspection, the child care staff moved the child to the crib.

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