Bethesda Country Day School - Bethesda MD Licensed Child Care Center

5615 Beech Avenue , Bethesda MD 20814
(301) 530-6999

About the Provider

Description:

Bethesda Country Day School in Bethesda is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring and Germantown communities. Our Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by developing important academic, social and emotional skills. Our teachers help each child discover a fascinating world of learning and play.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 35998
  • Capacity: 251
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Wyngate Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2021-04-02 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of complete doctor's information.
2021-04-02 Full 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of posted staffing patterns. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-08-22 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: The first aid kit did not have rolls of gauze, triangular bandage, and tweezers. The provider has 5 working days to correct. Send a letter of correction to the office of child care.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of current staffing pattern posted in classrooms. Facility shall post current staffing pattern in all classrooms and submit a letter of correction.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of hot water in Room 2. Facility shall adjust water temperature and submit a letter of correction.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of emergency escape route in Room 14. Corrected at time of inspection.
2018-10-29 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed bottles of cleaning solutions hanging on cabinet door above the sink in Rooms 8 and 9 within the reach of children. Corrected at time of inspection.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed multiple emergency cards missing the doctor's information and multiple missing the daily authorized pick-up. Director shall review all emergency cards for completeness, have completed as needed, and send a letter of correction.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.03.04D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a completed part I inventory for at least one child enrolled. Director shall review all health inventories for completeness, have completed as needed and send a letter of correction.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.03.06E(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist was informed an employee was arrested for a DWI. Notification was made at time of inspection and Specialist obtained a written statement that the employee will not transport any children at time of inspection.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.05.07A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of hot water in classrooms 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and multiple bathrooms in which children and staff wash their hands. Director has a plumber coming this weekend to look at another issue and will have plumber look at the temperature as well. Director shall send a letter of correction when the temperature has been restored.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed multiple areas along the bottom of the playground fence that have begun to come loose, with sharp edges. Specialist also observed multiple areas along the bottom of the playground fence that have bigger holes, making it possible for a child to get a body part stuck. Director shall repair or replace the areas of the fence and shall send pictures.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.07.02A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist received a complaint that a child was left on the playground. Facility confirmed a child was left on the playground, for roughly 2 minutes, towards the end of the day when a teacher was transitioning back into the classroom from outside play. Facility did not report the incident to the protective services unit of the local department as required under Maryland law.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Specialist received a complaint that a child was left on the playground. Facility confirmed a child was left on the playground, for roughly 2 minutes, towards the end of the day when a teacher was transitioning back into the classroom from outside play.
2018-04-19 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Specialist received a complaint that a child was left on the playground. Facility confirmed a child was left on the playground, for roughly 2 minutes, towards the end of the day when a teacher was transitioning back into the classroom from outside play.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Bethesda Country Day School. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Ask the Community

Connect, Seek Advice, Share Knowledge


Providers in ZIP Code 20814