Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School - Germantown MD Licensed Child Care Center

2301 Brandermill Dr. , Germantown MD 20876
(240) 261-6880

About the Provider

Description: With the understanding that children construct knowledge on their own through interaction with the physical, social and psychological environments around them, our mission is to provide a prepared atmosphere that allows children to grow, develop and learn at an individual pace. At our centers, it is the responsibility of the adults to carefully coordinate the space, time, community, and materials in such a way that children are provided optimal opportunities for individual development within the context of their social community

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 33447
  • Capacity: 20
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Captain James E. Daly Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-02-13 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(1) Open
Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members allegedly began working at the facility as early as August 2023. Facility is asked to submit proof of criminal background checks and releases of information for both of these staff members.
2024-02-13 Complaint 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members allegedly began working at the facility as early as August 2023. Facility is asked to submit the current medical evaluations for these staff members.
2024-02-13 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Complaint states the a 6 and 8 year old child were left alone in the parking lot of the school. Facility stated that the children were left in the parking lot but it was a misunderstanding as they were under the impression that someone working for school would take them into the school. Facility also stated that they were later told by someone at the school that a school staff member does not come out until 9am.
2023-07-19 Complaint 13A.16.07.02A(2) Corrected
Findings: Complaint states that a 9 year old child was left behind at the school while the facility went to Germantown outdoor pool. Facility confirmed that they did not contact the protective service unit or the OCC about the incident.
2023-07-19 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Complaint states that a 9 year old child was left behind at the school last summer while the center went to Germantown outdoor pool. Facility stated that they confirm that the child was left behind in the bathroom while the children and staff were headed to the pool.
2023-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) Corrected
Findings: Specialist were unable to obtain evidence of current workers compensation coverage. Coverage on file expired February 20, 2022.
2023-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that three staff members: MS, KB, and KRB had been working at the facility as early as June 2022. Facility is asked to submit all required document to add these staff members.
2023-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that a staff member was no longer with the facility. Facility is asked to submit the required documentation to delete these staff members.
2023-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialists documented 9 hours of continued training for the director. Facility is reminded that 12 hours of continued training is needed with documentation on the professional development plan and copies of the certificates.
2023-07-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Specialists observed two aides by themselves in the facility with eight school age children. Facility is reminded that a qualified staff member is to be present at all times.
2022-06-28 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: Specialist was unable to review a parent agreement or contract for two children in care at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the missing agreements and ensure that each child has an agreement and submit a letter of corrections.
2022-06-28 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist was unable to review emergency forms for three children in care at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the missing emergency forms and ensure that all emergency forms are available for each child in care and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
2022-06-28 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members no longer worked at the facility as earlier as July 2021. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the employees discussed during the inspection.
2021-06-24 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-05-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.04.02D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed children in care that exceed the maximum age of approved children on the current license. Specialist received an email on May 18, 2021 asking what is required to change the license to add school age children. Specialist informed the owner that a change of facilities is required in order to approve the change. Facility is asked to submit the Change of Facilities form before allowing the children to continue in care. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to ensure the children are no longer in care until the change has been approved.

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