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Zoia's Childcare

SINNOTT DRIVE, BETHESDA, MD 20817Childery 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7) and Children's Records & Files (6). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 19, 202413 Findings13 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed at Least Four Children's Files Missing Enrollment Dates on the Emergency Form and At…13A.16.03.03A(1)

      Licensing Specialist observed at least four children's files missing enrollment dates on the emergency form and at least two without the specified days and times of expected enrolment.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed More Than Five Incomplete Emergency Forms for Children Enrolled in Care to Include…13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist observed more than five incomplete emergency forms for children enrolled in care to include missing enrollment dates, missing annual updates, missing authorized pick-up person, missing physician's information, and/or missing page two acknowledgement.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Records Without the Required Health Assessment Completed by the Child's Parent.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Records Without the Required Health Assessment Completed by the Child's Physician.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Records Without the Required Lead Tests.13A.16.03.04E
    • Licensing Specialist Observed at Least One Child's File Without the Required Record of Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Personnel List Dated November 30, 2024 with Outdated Information Filled In.13A.16.03.05A
    • Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Training for a Two-year Period for Any of the Staff.13A.16.03.05C
    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Medical Report for an Individual That Was Not Completed Within Six Months Before The…13A.16.06.04A(1)

      Licensing Specialist observed a medical report for an individual that was not completed within six months before the start date as a resident or staff. Licensing Specialist is not sure why the report was submitted. The individual is not listed on the personnel list or the residents and staff form. T

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Medical Reports for Staff That Do Not Indicate That the Individual Is Free From Communicable Tuberculosis.13A.16.06.04A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Continued Training for the Director for the Period Between 2023 and 2024.13A.16.06.05C(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Training for the Period Between 2023 and 2024 Documented on the Record Of…13A.16.06.05C(2)

      Licensing Specialist was not able to observe training for the period between 2023 and 2024 documented on the record of professional development plan for the Director.

    • Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe the Required 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)

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