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Apple Montessori School
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
7210 Hidden Creek Road,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151299
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
American Montessori Society
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
Reviews
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About the Provider
Established in 1983, we are a small nurturing school providing an outstanding learning environment for children ages 2 through kindergarten. Our curriculum is based on the philosophy and materials developed by Maria Montessori. Our classrooms offer warm caring communities in which children develop the love of learning, self-confidence, independence and respect for others.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM September-June
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM September-June
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM September-June
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM September-June
- Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM September-June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ms. Enerson states that there are staff changes that have not been submitted to OCC. Please submit as soon as possible. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ms. Enerson states that there are staff changes that have not been submitted to OCC. Please submit as soon as possible. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please store any open food in a hard plastic closed container. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A properly working thermometer was missing. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05D | Corrected |
| Findings: A properly working thermometer was missing. | |||
| 2021-01-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is to have a posted staffing pattern that is updated and posted in a conspicuous location. Please submit staffing patterns and ensure that they are posted as well. | |||
| 2021-01-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider is reminded that they must notify The OCC within 5 days of a staff member leaving. Provider has 2 staff members leave in August 2020 and did not notify the OCC until the inspection | |||
| 2021-01-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not obtain or document training for the director. Provider needs to make sure the directors is completing continuing training within their employment year at a rate of 12 hours per year. Remembering to document on the professional development plan when completed. | |||
| 2021-01-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not obtain or document training for 6 leads. Provider needs to make sure all teachers are completing continuing training within their employment year at a rate of 12 hours per year. Remembering to document on the professional development plan when completed. | |||
| 2021-01-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not obtain or document training for 2 aides. Provider needs to make sure aides are completing continuing training within their employment year at a rate of 6 hours per year. Remembering to document on the professional development plan when completed. | |||
| 2020-06-10 | Other | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please post the emergency escape plan in Room 4 and Room 11. This was corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not maintain her professional development plan for the period of 7/2017 to 7/2018. The director must maintain her professional development plan form each year. | |||
| 2019-06-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Please have the parents fill in the missing highlighted information on 3 emergency cards. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-06-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not have a current Personnel List on file. Corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher only completed 3 hours of approved continued training for the period of 3/2018 to 3/2019. This teacher completed a 3 hour training on 1/2/19. Please submit evidence that this teacher has completed at least 9 more hours of continued training. Correct within 48 hours. Ensure that all teachers complete 12 hours of approved continued training each year. | |||
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