Pedro Saba Ramirez
MELVERN DRIVE, BETHESDA, MD 20817Childery 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.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 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
- Not Available
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 2, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed (1) Emergency Form Without a Parent Signature and Date.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed (1) Child in Care Without an Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed (2) Emergency Forms Without an Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed (2) Children's Files Without the Health Assessment Part I and (1) Child Also Missing Part…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed (2) children's files without the Health Assessment Part I and (1) child also missing Part II. Licensing Specialist observed (2) files for children over a year old without the required lead test.
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