Sentayehu Guale
TYNEWICK COURT, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Form Needs to Be Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Form Is Missing Source of Health Care Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated And/or the Back Needs to Be Completed.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Protective Barrier Is Needed at Deck Stairs13A.15.05.05A
Protective barrier is needed at deck stairs. Device for walking in area that may become muddy during bad weather is needed to keep footing out of the mud.
Jan 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Form for a 3 Yr Old Child Enrolled Is Missing Source of Health Care Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
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