Zaid Sengal
DALEWOOD DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Upon Arrival, the Licensing Specialist Observed the Provider Alone with Four Children Under Two Years Old13A.15.04.03C
Upon arrival, the Licensing Specialist observed the provider alone with four children under two years old. The provider stated that the substitute had just left for her break. Another substitute had left because the first substitute was on her way back from break. The first substitute returned in 9
Aug 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed No Evidence of the Health Inventory Part 2 and Not 3 Children Were Miss the Lead Screening.13A.15.03.04C
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Circle Time Child CareWheaton · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Ladybug Child Care LlcWheaton · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Alicia EscotoSilver Spring · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Almaz GetahunSilver Spring · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Amete BerhaneSilver Spring · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Ana PaniaguaSilver Spring · 4/5 Childery Rating