Georgetown Hill Child Care Center - Potomac MD Licensed Child Care Center

8311 Bells Mill Road , Potomac MD 20854
(301) 299-7360

About the Provider

Description: Georgetown Hill Early School endorses a whole-child approach to teaching and learning that reinforces and expands upon children’s natural competencies and strengths. The curriculum model is called P.L.A.N.; the primary components of P.L.A.N. are Play, Learning, the Arts and Nurturing. Each component serves a critical role in the development of the whole child.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 34323
  • Capacity: 144
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Bells Mill 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
2022-05-18 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator within 5 working days of occurrence having provided written notice to the Office about 2 employees that includes proof of compliance with the laws and regulations pertaining to criminal background checks, and signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for the information about the individuals.
2022-05-18 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator storing all potentially harmful items in locations which are inaccessible to children in care. Specifically, Lysol disinfectant wipes were observed on a stand in the hallway bathroom, and diaper ointment was observed on a low organizer in the bathroom between rooms 1 and 2.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator receiving information from at least one parent on whether or not a child has an emergency medical condition.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of at least one child as having received an age appropriate lead screening.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator providing written notification to the office about the ending of employment for 8 staff members. Facility provided this information during the virtual portion of the hybrid inspection and is marked as corrected.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of all first aid supplies as being maintained. Specifically, liquid, fragrance free soap, a thermometer, a pair of tweezers and disposable washcloths were missing.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the operator storing all potentially hazardous items in locations inaccessible to children in care. Specifically, Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle of disinfectant/cleaner within the reach of a child in a 2 year old classroom. Director removed the item from the reach of a child and placed it in a higher location during the physical portion of the hybrid inspection.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of a non prescription medication being administered with the approval of a licensed health care practitioner.
2021-04-28 Full 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator refrigerating all potentially hazardous food at or below a temperature of 40 degrees. 2 refrigerators in classrooms were found to be reading above 40 degrees.
2020-07-06 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-02-26 Mandatory Review 13A.16.12.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe all food being protected from contamination while being stored. Refrigerator temperatures in 2 classrooms were above 40 degrees. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-02-26 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04F Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 7 electrical outlets as not being plugged or capped. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-02-26 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe an emergency escape route floor plan posted in room # 6. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-02-26 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed matches, cleaning products and heavy duty staple gun in places accessible to children. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-02-26 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09B(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe at least 2 teachers that had not completed 12 hours of continued training.

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