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Alef Bet Montessori School
North Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
6125 Tuckerman Lane,
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 556-5010
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
255033
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Alef Bet Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Center in North Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center's listing gives an 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; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September - August)
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September - August)
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September - August)
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September - August)
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September - August)
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed a sink being used in the FACP room. This room shall remain locked and closed and is not an approved area for children in care. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist 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. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has free range chickens that were amongst the children in the outdoor play area. Facility shall assure that the free range chickens are not roaming while children are in the outdoor area. | |||
| 2024-04-01 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-25 | Monitoring | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 bathrooms which did not have paper towels available to children. Corrected. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2021-11-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection rooms 5, 1 and 2 did not have OCC qualified staff supervising children. | |||
| 2021-11-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection 2 classrooms did not contain posted daily schedules as required. | |||
| 2021-06-07 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, LS observed a young man named "Blass" with 6 school aged children. He is unknown to OCC . Nothing has been submitted. Facility has stated that he is the son of the teacher for this group, Carla Goldstein, who was not present in the room when the LS entered. Carly Hillman, the classroom assistant came in the room immediately after. | |||
| 2021-06-07 | Other | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, LS observed two classrooms with accessible cleaning agents. Corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2020-11-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-14 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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