RDCA @ Bel Pre CDC
RIPPLING BROOK DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medical Report Observed for Some Staff Are Over 5 Years.13A.16.06.04A(4)
Feb 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Properly Report Incident to the Appropriate Agency. They Waited for the Director to Return on Feb, 19. 2025.13A.16.07.02A(1)
- Center Staff Did Not Repot the Incident to Appropriate Agency.13A.16.07.02A(2)
- Center Staff Did Not Report the Incident to OCC. They Waited for the Director to Return.13A.16.07.02B
- The Incident Occurred on February 14, 2025. The Staff Did Not Report the Incident to the Director Until She Returned on February 19, 2025.13A.16.07.06A
Jul 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Daily Schedule Indicates More Than 3 Hours Between Meals and Snacks. Director Corrected and Posted Menu During the Inspection.13A.16.12.01C
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