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Georgetown Hill Child Care Center
Potomac, MD
· Montgomery County
8311 Bells Mill Road,
Potomac, MD 20854
Quick Facts
Capacity
144 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 299-2350
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
34323
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed six staff members who have not yet been reported to the Office of Child Care. Facility is reminded to submit all required documents within 5 business days from hiring new staff or substitutes. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility failed to ensure children were not subject to neglect at the time of the incident. Facility has since terminated the staff member involved. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility confirmed staff left ten 2 year old children alone in a classroom. Facility has since terminated one of the staff members involved for violating supervision policies and to ensure the safety and security of children moving forward. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility self reported a staff member leaving two children alone which is not providing adequate supervision or care at all times. At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed classroom 1 and 2 with aides in charge of children. Facility is reminded that qualified staff at all times is required for providing adequate supervision and care at all times. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility failed to ensure each staff member was providing appropriate individual care at the time of the incident. Facility has since terminated one of the staff members involved to ensure that moving forward supervision policies are followed. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff involved in the incident is an aide. Facility confirmed unqualified staff at the time of the incident. At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed Aides in rooms 1 and 2, with no qualified staff. Facility is asked to submit documents to qualify these staff members, or submit written documentation showing how they have changed staff to ensure qualified staff at all times. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility confirmed staff child ratio was not maintained on November 13th when two staff members left a classroom of ten 2-year old children alone. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| 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.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator providing written notification to the office about the addition of a new staff member that includes a signed an notarized permission to examine the records of abuse and neglect of children and adults. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 1 sink in the hallway bathroom that had no operable hot water available. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a climbing structure that contained a loose bolt. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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.16.10.04F | 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.16.12.04A(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. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of at least 1 child as having had an age appropriate lead screening. If the child is younger than 6 years old, there shall be documentation that the child has received an age appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining emergency physician's information on at least 2 children. The operator shall obtain and maintain emergency information from the child's parent that includes the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or health care provider. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.12.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of meals and snacks being served at intervals of not more than 3 hours. An operator shall serve meals and snacks at intervals of not more than 3 hours. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator as maintaining liquid fragrance free soap as required by the office. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
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