Silver Spring Learning Center
ARCOLA AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery 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.4 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 5, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Emergency Information for a Child in Care.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Child's Medical Examination.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Child's Medical Examination.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Child's Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Child's Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
- On an Inspection Conducted on July 213A.16.07.01
On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by the bicep on her cot and shaking the child forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries.
- On an Inspection Conducted on July 213A.16.07.03A(1)
On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking the child forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. The provider discussed this regulation w
- On an Inspection Conducted on July 213A.16.07.06A
On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries.
- On an Inspection Conducted on July 213A.16.08.01B(1)
On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries.
- On an Inspection Conducted on July 213A.16.08.01B(2)
On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries.
Jul 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed 11 School Age Children in Room 1. The Facility Is Not Approved to Provide Care for School Age Children.13A.16.04.02D
- A Complaint Investigation Was Conducted on July 2, 202413A.16.06.02
A complaint investigation was conducted on July 2, 2024. The complaint states that the center was short-staffed and individuals aren't approved to supervise the children. Licensing Specialist observed one or more staff members missing the staff orientation.
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