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Towhida Begum

HELSEL DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Nov 21, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Provider Does Not Have a Parent Agreement for a Child Enrolled.13A.15.03.03A
    • Leaf Debris Needs to Be Removed From Play Area.13A.15.05.05A
    • Provider Needs to Set Up Area of the Child Care That Shows the Learning Areas.13A.15.09.02A(2)
  2. Jul 12, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • Missing Documentation of Lead Testing for 2 Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
    • Emergency Form for a 2 Year Old Is Missing Daily Pick Up Person and Source of Health Care.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • Tall Weed Near Child Care Enrty Way and Tall Grass in the Playground Needs to Be Cut.13A.15.05.05A
    • Daily Schedule Indicates There Are More Than 3 Hours Between Meals and Snacks.13A.15.12.01F

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