Bright Horizons at Democracy Center - Bethesda MD Licensed Child Care Center

Rockledge Drive , Bethesda MD 20817
(240) 671-0700

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 254667
  • Capacity: 73
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Ashburton Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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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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