Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Children's Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication for a Child in Care Did Not Have Parent Authorization.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Operator Shall for Review by the Office and by Parents Who Have Enrolled Their Children Shall Post the Current And…13A.16.03.05B
An operator shall for review by the office and by parents who have enrolled their children shall post the current and complete staffing pattern from in a conspicuous location on a form supplied or approved by the office.
Jul 14, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Center Needs to Submit a Current Fire Inspection Permit.13A.16.05.01B
- Rust Was Observed on the Bathroom Wall.13A.16.05.04
- The Sidewalk Drops on the Playground Drops Off Near the Fence. May Cause an Entrapment.13A.16.05.12D
- The Daily Schedule Indicates More Than 3 Hours Between Meals and Snacks.13A.16.12.01C