Chesterbrook Academy - Kentlands - Gaithersburg MD Licensed Child Care Center

10 Kent Gardens Circle , Gaithersburg MD 20878
(301) 590-7355

About the Provider

Description: The program draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky. The Links to Learning curriculum builds new learning on past experiences, and encourages each child's interest in discovery and hands-on learning.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 159863
  • Capacity: 122
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Open
Findings: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialists did not see updated staffing patterns posted.
2023-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.04 Open
Findings: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialists observed broken ceiling tiles in the restroom on the first floor.
2023-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.12D Open
Findings: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialists observed a wooden platform that is worn with exposed nails and uneven boards. On the raised garden beds, some of the benches are worn with splintered wood and exposed nails sticking out of the seats.
2023-09-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06A Open
Findings: At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist, teachers and Acting Director had trouble determining the number of children present in several classrooms.
2021-11-10 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-12-03 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-11 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: Complainant reported to other agency that a 3 year old child's bottom was observed to be swollen and inflamed when child was given a bath. When child was asked what happened, child reported that an adult at the child care put their finger inside his anus. During the complaint investigation, children were observed in the restroom without adequate supervision.
2020-02-11 Complaint 13A.16.09.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of adequate supply of clean bedding provided for children who were resting on their cots in room 5.
2020-02-11 Complaint 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialists observed an unlocked door to a storage closet that contained multiple cans of wall paint.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the current and complete staffing pattern. Corrected during the inspection.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of new hire documentation for one staff member.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.05.11D(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed diapers disposed in a plastic grocery bag and left on the changing table. Corrected during the inspection.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of staff orientation for one staff member.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed aide left in charge in Room 4. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed adult sized scissors within the reach of children in more than one classroom, gloves that appeared to be used and left on shelf and broken bin with sharp edges in Room 6. Corrected at time of inspection.

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