Rock Creek Montessori School
SPRUELL DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Report the End Date of One Staff Member13A.16.03.06A(2)
The center did not report the end date of one staff member. The center stated that they also had two substitutes, but they are no longer employees. The center was reminded about this regulation.
Jan 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That There Was No Emergency Information for One or More Children in Care13A.16.03.04C
The Licensing Specialist observed that there was no emergency information for one or more children in care. The facility should review all children’s files to ensure that all required emergency information is obtained, as mandated by this regulation.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Health Assessment Provided by the Parents13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a health assessment provided by the parents. The facility should review all children’s files to ensure that all required emergency information is obtained, as mandated by this regulation.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Health Assessment Part Two for One or More Children in care.The Facility…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a health assessment part two for one or more children in care.The facility should review all children’s files to ensure that all required emergency information is obtained, as mandated by this regulation.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Medication Form Lacking the Parents' Signature13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
The Licensing Specialist observed a medication form lacking the parents' signature. The facility is reminded to review the entire form for completeness.
Jan 24, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Accessing the Parking Lot13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist observed children accessing the parking lot. To prevent this, a barrier such as a fence should be placed to keep children from accessing the parking lot while playing outdoors.
- Licensing Specialist Found No Evidence of Training for an Aide Who Started in August 2020.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Found No Evidence of Training for an Aide Who Started in August 2020.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Preschool Teacher in Charge of the Toddlers' Room13A.16.08.02B
Licensing specialist observed a preschool teacher in charge of the toddlers' room. At the time of inspection, there was only one child under two years old, and four children were two years old. The facility stated that the teacher is registered for the infant course.
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