Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
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
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
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. 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. | |||
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