Licensed Child Care Center
Bright Horizons at Democracy Center
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
Rockledge Drive,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
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
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Open
License Number
254667
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Bright Horizons at Democracy Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 73 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility did not notify the office immediately of an allegation of abuse and neglect that occurred on the playground on April 27, where two three year old children exited the playground unaccompanied. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: On Wednesday, April 27th between 5:11pm and 5:15pm, two 3 year old boys exited the playground unaccompanied and unsupervised, heading right down the hill towards the sidewalk on Rockledge Dr. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director of the facility contacted the other agency on Friday, April 29 to inform them about the incident which occurred on Wednesday, April 27 at about 5:15pm. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: On Wednesday, April 27th between 5:11pm and 5:15pm, two 3 year old boys exited the playground unaccompanied, heading right down the hill towards the sidewalk on Rockledge Dr. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: On Wednesday, April 27th between 5:11pm and 5:15pm, two 3 year old boys exited the playground unaccompanied and unsupervised, heading right down the hill towards the sidewalk on Rockledge Dr. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not ensure that each staff member providing care is oriented to the child's individual care needs. On Wednesday, April 27th between 5:11pm and 5:15pm, two 3 year old boys exited the playground unaccompanied and unsupervised, heading right down the hill towards the sidewalk on Rockledge Dr. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not assign a qualified staff member to be in charge of a group of 11 preschool children at the time of the incident. There were two aides in charge of a group of 11 preschoolers and one preschool qualified teacher in charge of a group of 10 preschoolers. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The director did not assign a qualified staff member to be in charge of a group of 11 preschool children at the time of the incident. There were two aides in charge of a group of 11 preschoolers and one preschool qualified teacher in charge of a group of 10 preschoolers. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a total of 21 preschoolers present on the playground on the day of incident. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two groups on the playground on the day of the incident. K-Prep had eleven children 3 years and over with 2 aides present ; and Preschool 1 had ten children 3 years and over with one qualified teacher present. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: On Wednesday, April 27th between 5:11pm and 5:15pm, two 3 year old boys exited the playground unaccompanied and unsupervised, heading right down the hill towards the sidewalk on Rockledge Dr. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining toilet in Toddler 3 classroom in good operating condition. The water in the toilet bowel was stagnant when flushed. | |||
| 2021-08-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining a trash receptacle in Toddler 1's toilet room. | |||
| 2020-09-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Obtain lead blood test results for two children. Correct within 5 days. | |||
| 2020-09-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: The parents need to fill in the missing highlighted information on 8 emergency cards. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2020-09-22 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: One Aide did not complete the 3 Hour Aide Orientation within 6 months from her hire date. The Aide staff member must complete the 3 Hour Aide Orientation within 48 hours. Submit a copy of the training certificate once it is issued. | |||
| 2020-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: One staffing pattern needs to be updated. Corrected today during the remote inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Four staff were hired, yet the Staff Member Change Form and original, notarized Release of Information forms for the four staff were not submitted within 5 business days. Please submit original, notarized Release of Information forms for the 2 of the new staff within 24 hours. The Release of Information forms for 2 of the staff were submitted to the LS. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please submit evidence that two of the new staff that were hired recently have applied for criminal background clearances. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Submit copies of signed and dated orientation checklists for four new staff. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Submit medical reports for 3 new staff. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-10-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: During today's inspection, there were no qualified infant/toddler teachers in Infant 1, Infant 2, Infant 3 or Toddler 2 rooms. Please ensure that all infant and toddler classrooms have qualified teachers in charge of the groups at all times. Correct within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-07-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern in the Preschool 1 room is outdated, with the name of a staff member listed who was deleted previously. The director amended the staffing pattern and posted it during today's inspection. | |||
| 2019-07-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center started using the Infant 2 room to care without receiving OCC approval first. The center must receive a revised license that reflects the approval to use any new rooms prior to implementing the use of the new room. The LS measured and inspected the Infant 2 room. The Infant 2 room is fully equipped with 6 cribs, a hand washing sink, diaper changing station, learning materials, and a telephone. The measurements will be listed in the comment section. | |||
| 2019-07-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Three staff need medical reports. Please submit copies of the medical reports for the 3 staff within 24 hours. | |||
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