The children in the Shoe North Bethesda
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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Facility Did Not Ensure That a Staff Member Providing Care to a Child Was Oriented to the Child's Individual Care Needs.13A.16.08.01B(1)
- Facility Did Not Ensure That a Staff Member Providing Care to a Child Was Prepared to Provide the Appropriate Individual Care.13A.16.08.01B(2)
- Facility Did Not Implement the Child's Written and Posted Infant and Toddler Activity Care Plan Resulting in the Child…13A.16.09.02C
Facility did not implement the child's written and posted infant and toddler activity care plan resulting in the child receiving the wrong bottle during a feeding.
- Facility Did Not Ensure That the Written Feeding Schedule for an Infant/toddler Was Followed.13A.16.12.06A
Oct 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Facility Self Reported an Incident That Took Place 09/30/202413A.16.07.06A
Facility self reported an incident that took place 09/30/2024, where two staff members did not ensure a child with food allergies was safe and secure during meal time. All staff involved in the incident have been terminated.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident That Took Place 09/30/202413A.16.08.01A(1)
Facility self reported an incident that took place 09/30/2024, where two staff members did not ensure a child with food allergies received attention to their individual needs during meal time. All staff involved in the incident have been terminated.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident That Took Place 09/30/202413A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Facility self reported an incident that took place 09/30/2024, where two staff members did not ensure a child with food allergies received adequate supervision during meal time. All staff involved in the incident have been terminated.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident That Took Place 09/30/202413A.16.12.06A
Facility self reported an incident that took place 09/30/2024, where two staff members did not follow the feeding schedule for a child with food allergies during meal time. All staff involved in the incident have been terminated.