The Arc Montgomery County Karasik and Family, Infant and Child Care Center
TENBROOK DRIVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 173
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Emergency Forms That Were Not Annually Updated and Missing Physician's Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed 11 Staff on the Personnel List13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing specialist observed 11 staff on the personnel list, listed as volunteers these staff members have not given the office a signed a notarized release of information. ,
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels in the Child's Bathroom in the Main Hallway of the Facility.13A.16.05.08B
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Infant Activity Plan for Children in the Infant Room Were Not Reevaluated Every…13A.16.09.02C
Licensing specialist observed that the infant activity plan for children in the infant room were not reevaluated every 3 months nor signed by a parent or guardian.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Corner of the Sink Cabinet in Room 11 with a Sharp Edge.13A.16.10.03A
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child in Care with an Expired Medication.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Accuser Did Not Report the Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Directly to the Local Department or the Appropriate Law…13A.16.07.02C(2)
Accuser did not report the suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Licensing specialist discussed that the operator that they shall instruct staff about their legal obligations to report suspected child abuse or neglect directly t
Nov 2, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Door to Hazardous Items That Is Unable to Close in Room 1.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cabinets in ROOM 2 and ROOM 1 Without Locks and Hazardous Items in the Cabinet.13A.16.10.04A
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Music Teacher Who Attends the Facility Regularly Without a Release of Information,…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing specialist observed a music teacher who attends the facility regularly without a release of information, medical, and background check. Facility is to supply the OCC documentation. Licensing specialist observed a substitute in room 17 who was not on the center's personnel list and has not
- A Substitute for Longer Than a 2 Week Period the Operator Shall Provide the Substitute Who Meets the Qualifications13A.16.06.13C
A substitute for longer than a 2 week period the operator shall provide the substitute who meets the qualifications. Licensing specialist observed room where there was a substitute and there was no record of the substitute log.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Infant Bottles That Were Not Labeled with the Infant's Name13A.16.12.06E(1)
Licensing specialist observed infant bottles that were not labeled with the infant's name. An operator shall ensure all bottles have the infants name.
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