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Childery

Senafkish Gebrehawariat

ARCOLA AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
7
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical11 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.

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  1. May 14, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • One of the Additional Adults Did Not Maintain a Current First Aid and CPR Certification.13A.15.06.02D(2)
    • The Provider Did Not Submit the Releases of Information for 202513A.15.02.03B(1)

      The provider did not submit the Releases of Information for 2025. She showed the specialist that she had them, but they were not submitted. The provider must submit the Release of Information as soon as possible.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Four Children's Files Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.15.03.04C
    • The First Aid Kit Is Missing the Triangular Bandage and Whistle.13A.15.10.01H(1)
  2. May 14, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Clorox Wipes and Two Cleaning Sprays Accessible to Children in the Bathroom13A.15.10.02

      Licensing Specialist observed Clorox wipes and two cleaning sprays accessible to children in the bathroom. The provider moved the items during the inspections.

  3. Jun 8, 20238 Findings8 Important
    • Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Current Fire Permit.13A.15.02.03B(2)
    • Licensing Specialists Observed a Child's File Missing a Written Agreement.13A.15.03.03A
    • Licensing Specialists Observed That the Attendance Record Did Not Include Dates.13A.15.03.03B
    • Licensing Specialists Did Not Observe a Substitute Log.13A.15.03.03C
    • Licensing Specialists Observed Five Emergency Cards That Were Either Not Completed or Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Appropriate Lead Screening for 5 Children in Care.13A.15.03.04C
    • Licensing Specialists Observed a Broken Fence and a Broken Wooden Bench in the Outdoor Activity Area.13A.15.05.05A
    • Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Basic First-aid and CPR Training for the Provider.13A.15.06.02A(1)

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