Licensed Child Care Center
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Georgetown Hill
North Potomac, MD
· Montgomery County
14901 Dufief Mill Road,
North Potomac, MD 20878
Quick Facts
Capacity
101 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
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 296-6996
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
162674
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed 2 epi pens not labeled by the physician with the appropriate information. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Open |
| Findings: LS observed infant bottles missing the date. | |||
| 2025-08-01 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: This infestation, which has been occurring for at least 1 year, affects the center's operation. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed multiple holes, gaps and openings in walls inside, primarily along the baseboards, inside of the facility. Some of these had been patched with foam. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed mouse droppings, mouse traps, glue traps, and mouse-repellent pouches inside all classrooms accessible to children in care. One staff member reported that a child touched one of the traps. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services observed the center as not being clean and evidence of an infestation of mice. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services observed all rooms throughout the facility, including the kitchen area, and outside of the facility as having significant amounts of mouse droppings, dead insects, mouse traps, trash and clutter. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed mouse droppings, clutter and dirt in all of the classrooms in the facility, mats, kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets and laundry room. Plastic bags containing food appeared to have been chewed through. Additionally, mold was observed on the back door of the facility. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Each staff member stated that they have seen multiple evidence of the following: mouse droppings, dead or live mice (dating back to 2019), mouse running over a child and still allowing children to sleep on mats that close to the floor, using plastic bags to store food when there is a known mouse problem, not notifying parents of infestation, etc. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed significant amounts of mouse droppings throughout each classroom. At least one staff member stated that they have seen a mouse run across a child and all of the above listed reasons as stated in 13A.16.07.02A(2). LS did not observe the operator as ensuring the safety of each child. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.11.04E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an epi pen on the floor in the office underneath the desk. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Other | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Food was not protected from contamination as it was stored in plastic bags that had been chewed through and contained mouse dropping inside of the bag. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least four children whose emergency's information were not maintained. Children were missing information such as the name and telephone number of individual authorized to pick up the child daily, the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or other health care provider, the emergency form being updated at least annually. Director is advised to review all children's emergency forms to ensure that emergency information is maintained. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least one child enrolled missing health assessment which includes a parental statement of the child's health. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least two children who are younger than 6 years old and born after January 1, 2015 who were missing appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of operator obtaining and maintaining medical evaluation for 5 employees completed within 6 months before their work started at the center. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator updating medical evaluation for 4 teacher whose previous medical evaluation dates were 2015 & 2017. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe one teacher completing basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. The teacher was hired in August 2021. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe two aides completing basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. Both aides were hired in November 2021. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of an aide completing at least 6 clock hours of continued training per full year of employment. Aide was missing 1.5 hours of continued training. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe a written emergency disaster plan for the facility during the inspection. The director stated that she couldn't find the plan. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of parent authorization for the use of medications hydrocortisone and diphenhydramine for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of a prescribed medication indicating, the administration schedule, and special instructions if applicable. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of the facility equipping the two refrigerators in the kitchen with a thermometer . | |||
| 2021-07-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator storing containers of poisonous products specifically diapering creams and hand sanitizers in areas inaccessible to children in care. In rooms 2A, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B, diapering creams were stored in the cabinet beneath the diapering table and left unlocked. In rooms 2A, 2B and 4 hand sanitizer was stored on the sink counter top. | |||
| 2021-07-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator capping electrical sockets in rooms 3A and 3B. | |||
| 2020-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe operator maintaining children's emergency information specifically, the authorized pick up for each day and child's physician or health care provider's information were missing on some forms. | |||
| 2020-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe operator preparing, posting and following a written schedule of daily activities in room 2B. Corrected at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2020-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator preparing a written individualized activity plan for two infants which addresses the children's normal pattern of eating. Corrected at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At least one classroom did not have a posted daily schedule as required. (Rm 1) | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed 11 children ages 12-23 months in the Toddler room 5. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At least one teacher did not have continued current training on a professional development plan as required. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection the associated parties list did not show a qualified Director. The stated Director is not qualified to direct a Preschool Center, or a Preschool with Infants/Toddlers because of a lack of Curriculum training for each age group or Supporting Breastfeeding. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, LS observed staff members who had not been reported as required. Corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection , the stated Director did not have continued training on a professional development plan as required. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, LS observed a staff member not providing adequate supervision with 3 year olds on the playground in water play, because she appeared to be distracted with her cell phone. LS observed her texting or some other activity for 9 minutes, and put her phone in her pocket twice for less than 10 seconds each during the 9 minutes. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, Director indicated 6 staff members who had not been reported as employment ended. Corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 18 two year old children in room 2. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.01A(7) | Corrected |
| Findings: The room 3 daily schedule did not include an afternoon outdoor time as required. | |||
| 2019-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection, LS observed two rooms divided and being used as multiple classrooms, some which were over capacity. LS observed room 1 approved with a 12 child capacity, with 17 children without written approval of change. | |||
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