Alef Bet Montessori School - Bethesda MD Licensed Child Care Center

7300 Whittier Blvd , Bethesda MD 20817
(301) 556-5010

About the Provider

Description: Alef Bet Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Center in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 255033
  • Capacity: 90
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-03-02 Complaint 13A.16.03.03A(2) Corrected
Findings: The facility was able to show proof of attendance records but the records were not verified by each child's parent as required.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.03.03B(4) Corrected
Findings: Facility did not maintain a written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: Facility does not have a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies the center's child discipline policy.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialists observed several children missing physician information, authorized pick up personnel, date and signature by the parent, annual updates and emergency contact information on emergency cards.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed multiple children who are missing part one and/or part two of the health assessment forms.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialists observed several children who did not have evidence of appropriate lead screening.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility states that all staff are currently waiting for their certificates. They all completed training February 17-19 that covers the required hours for continued training.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: Facility states that all staff are currently waiting for their certificates. They all completed training February 17-19 that covers thee required hours for continued training.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility states that all staff are currently waiting for their certificates. They all completed training February 17-19 that covers the required hours for continued training.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.07.02A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialists asked staff members who they would notify or speak to when they suspect a child is being abused/neglected, staff stated they would report to the director.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.07.02A(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialists asked staff members who they would notify or speak to when they suspect a child is being abused/neglected, staff stated they would report to the director.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.09.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility does not have a written daily schedule of daily activities.
2023-03-02 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) Corrected
Findings: Facility does not have written evidence that staff and children participated in emergency/disaster drills twice a year.
2021-11-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe any posted staffing patterns as required.
2021-11-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.08I Corrected
Findings: At inspection, one bathroom did not contain paper towels as required. Corrected.

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